It does not make sense that this Universe is a product of randomness.

It does not make sense that this Universe is a product of randomness. There is no limit in acquiring knowledge. The Qur’an (12:76) states, inter alia , “We raise in rank whomever We please, and above every man of knowledge is one who knows better.” We should always try to learn more. Furthermore, following any creed without knowledge is haram (forbidden) in Islam.

The Qur’an (5:104) states “And when they are told, „Come to what Allah has sent down and [come] to the Apostle,’ they say, „Sufficient for us is what we have found our fathers following.’ What, even if their fathers did not know anything and were not guided?!” One cannot just say my ancestors or family did this and so I will also do this. What if it is completely wrong and against Islam?

No, one must break the chain of ignorance by acquiring knowledge (of course, issues of conflict with family must be dealt with in a respectful manner and with wisdom and tact). The ahadith (traditions) also stress upon the topic of knowledge. They mention that whoever has knowledge is rightly guided and that whoever does not know may go astray . (Jalali, page 437). (peace be upon him and his family) said that it is a duty to seek knowledge . He also said to learn from those who know .

Additionally, (peace be upon him and his family) said, “Strive to acquire knowledge from the cradle to the grave.”[^1] From a personal point of view, knowledge and education have truly benefited my family. My grandparents were poor farmers in India. My father told me that when he was young, sometimes there was not enough food to eat. However, my father was able to get an education and become a pharmacist.

Eventually, he had an opportunity to come to the United States to practice pharmacy, provide for his whole family, and properly educate his children. The education he acquired allowed him to do all of this. All praise is due to Allah, the All-Generous. Today, I am able to provide for my family because of the education I received, the education my parents worked hard for to provide for me. Without education, I am not sure where I would be. I may have been in India struggling to get by.

I know other people who did not pay much heed to education, and they always tell me that they regret not studying because of the lack of opportunities or obstacles they are facing. Now, please do not get me wrong.