A crystal takes on a specific shape, making it distinguishable from others. In the case of thought, crystallization means clarifying and defining its features, so that the intended thought acquires a clear form that separates and distinguishes it from others, preventing it from remaining merely a vague, emotional call. For example, stating that revival is intellectual advancement is a crystallization of the idea of revival, which in the minds of many people takes on a fluid, undefined form. Similarly, defining the mind as the transmission of sensations of reality to the brain, along with prior information used to interpret this reality, is a crystallization of the meaning of the mind, which was fluid in the perception of many.
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Islam is a Fikrah (Thought) and a Tareeqah (Method)
Islam has affirmed the presence of the vital energy within human beings. It is the vital energy that drives them to act, and carry out the deeds they perform in their lives. Based on its existence, Islam has established the systems and treatments that the vital energy demands. It has confirmed the existence of the innate instinct of religiosity in humans
Allah is a truth whose existence is perceived and not an idea imagined by the mind
This is chapter 2 from the book “Islamic Thought” Many people on the face of the earth, particularly in the West, have conviction in Allah (SWT) and believe Him. However, their conviction and belief are based on the fact that Allah (SWT) is a thought and not a truth. Such people consider the belief in … Continue reading Allah is a truth whose existence is perceived and not an idea imagined by the mind