Water In Quran as Symbol of True Knowledge.
Water stands as an indispensable and life-sustaining element within our existence, crucial for our survival. Water in Quran references as a significant sign and a bestowed blessing, elucidating its importance in our lives.
In the light of the Quran, if we reflect on the universe, we realize that water in this universe is an embodiment of True Knowledge (Ilm e Haqiqi), from which our bodies are made. Water can cleanse our bodies and remove dirt, just as True Knowledge (Ilm e Haqiqi) removes ignorance from our souls. Water is essential for existence in this universe, just as knowledge is essential for our souls.
A person without True Knowledge (Ilm e Haqiqi) is like an idol or a stone – just as a stone cannot absorb water, a soul without True Knowledge (Ilm e Haqiqi) remains hardened and unreceptive to enlightenment. Without water, our bodies become lifeless, and without True Knowledge (Ilm e Haqiqi), our souls become spiritually barren.
Water as the Foundation of Science and Technology
The science and technology that make our lives easier also have their roots in water. The very foundation of science, electricity, is generated using water. It is ironic that people take pride in the advancements of science and technology, often forgetting that these advancements are made possible by the natural resource of water, a gift from God. As Allah says in quran:
Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and earth, and the alternation of the night and the day, and the [great] ships which sail through the sea with that which benefits people, and what Allah has sent down from the heavens of rain, giving life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness and dispersing therein every [kind of] moving creature, and [His] directing of the winds and the clouds controlled between the heaven and the earth are signs for a people that are wise
Holy Quran
Water, though seemingly devoid of light, holds the potential to generate electricity, the foundation of modern science. Through a powerhouse, we harness the energy from water to produce electricity, which in turn powers our world. Without electricity, modern science would cease to exist. Thus, we can say that water is the cornerstone of physical science, a blessing bestowed upon us by God.
Water and Spiritual Science
Just as water is essential for physical science, true knowledge plays a crucial role in spiritual science. By connecting our souls to the current of the universal soul or perfect man through good deeds, prayers, and devotion, we can illuminate our personal world with spiritual knowledge.
Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The parable of His Light is as if there were a niche and within it a lamp – the lamp enclosed in glass – the glass as it were a glittering star – lit from a blessed tree, an olive, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil is well-nigh luminous, though fire scarce touched it – Light upon Light – Allah guides whom He will to His Light – Allah sets forth parables for men; and Allah knows all things.
Holy Quran 24:35
If one’s soul connects to the powerhouse of the universal soul, which is “light upon light,” an astral body comes into existence, just like a physical body made from water.
Our hearts are like powerhouses without electricity. By connecting our hearts to the universal soul, we can generate the current of spiritual knowledge, illuminating our inner selves with divine light. This is the essence of spiritual science, a magnificent blessing from God.
When delving deeper into reflection, it becomes evident that pure, natural water originates from mountains, where water reserves manifest as glaciers from rain in the skies. This exemplifies that pure knowledge emanates from the higher rungs of the spiritual ladder. Therefore, pure knowledge emerges from the higher universal soul, necessitating the connection of our souls to that elevated leve.
Conclusion
Water stands as a universal sign, inviting the wise to perceive inner enlightenment. Humans, among God’s primary creations, are meant to comprehend that everything in the universe exists for their benefit and is a manifestation of divine creation. This understanding serves as a sign, emphasizing the potential and power within the human spirit, guiding towards the realization of their inner self.