Different types of worldview By considering the above divisions of epistemology...

Different types of worldview By considering the above divisions of epistemology, worldview can also be divided as follows: Scientific worldview: Based on the results of experimental knowledge, man develops a universal vision, which can be known as the scientific worldview. Philosophical worldview: This worldview is based on the vision that is acquired from intellectual arguments.

Religious worldview: Man on account of his faith and trust in religious leaders comes to the realisation of a vision, which can be classified as a religious worldview. Gnostic Worldview: The Worldview achieved through purification, which results in Illumination (kashf) and Witnessing (shuhūd). We will now look at whether the above four procedures will solve the fundamental issues of the worldview and provide wise solutions. We will then deduce which view is the most superior. b.

Criticism and research Experimental understanding is limited to the realm of matter. The scientific and experimental sciences have yet to prove or falsify the issues relating to the principles of the worldview. For instance, one cannot prove or disprove the existence of God with the help of a laboratory experiment. Furthermore the realm of experimental understanding is limited to understanding and answering the issues concerning the metaphysical realities.

Hence it becomes clear that one cannot understand the principles of the worldview resolve the issues relating to it or even be concerned with the enigmas relating to it on the basis of the experimental/scientific understanding. The understanding that emanates from devotion and religion requires as already mentioned, the establishment of a reliable source. Firstly the existence of the Originator must be proven, followed by the proof of prophethood, so as the message will be recognised and secure.

The principle of the existence of the Originator and of prophethood cannot be proven through the message. For instance, one cannot argue that because the Qur’an has mentioned that God exists therefore He is proven. Verily after proving the existence of God, identifying the Prophet, and the truthfulness of the Qur’an, one can accept the auxiliary beliefs and practices based upon the trustworthy channel (Prophet) and reliable source (God).

Hence the issues concerned cannot utilise the medium of devotion to answer the fundamental questions of principles (existence of God, prophethood etc.) relating the worldviews.