5D Thinking Training Level 1 - Cohort 7, Day 1

Introduction to the 5D Thinking Program

• Welcome and Overview

  • Dr. Sab introduces the 5D Thinking Program Level One.

  • Focus on understanding the theoretical framework behind the 5D Thinking model.

Objectives of the Program

• Desecularizing Science

  • Explanation of the term "desecularized."

  • Discusses how current science education is often secularized by Western definitions in textbooks.

  • The goal of the 5D Thinking model is to remove secular language rather than simply adding Islamic terminology.

Team and Background

• Dr. Najati Iden - Primary architect of the 5D Thinking model.

• Sister Aisha Al - Speaker on desecularization.

• Sister Usma Ahmed and other professors involved, highlighting their extensive experience in integrating Islamic knowledge into education.

Structure of the Day

• Schedule

  • Division into two sessions:

    1. Separation of the Creator from creation.

    2. Overview of the 5D Thinking model (why, what, how).

• Activities planned for understanding the model through practice, ensuring engagement beyond passive listening.

Key Concepts Discussed

• Separation of Creator from Creation

  • Addressing the increasing atheism and the disconnect between humanity and God.

  • Importance of answering the "why" question in relation to God and creations.

Challenges in Modern Science Education

• Science as a Secular Discipline

  • Reflection on how modern education often presents science disconnected from spirituality.

  • Emphasis on the need to address secular ideologies like materialism and naturalism in the education system.

Steps of the 5D Thinking Model

• Five Main Steps:

  1. Explore (Analytical Thinking Dimension): Understand the scientific basis of phenomena without secular bias.

  2. Compare (Analogical Thinking Dimension): Use relatable analogies (e.g., train to airplane) to illustrate complex concepts.

  3. Question (Critical Thinking Dimension): Challenge material causes, encouraging inquiry about the nature of observable changes.

  4. Connect (Meditative Thinking Dimension): Make connections to the divine, reflecting on how everything is interconnected.

  5. Appreciate (Moral Thinking Dimension): Reflect on the significance and benefits of the phenomena viewed through an Islamic perspective.

Teaching Example: Butterfly Life Cycle

• Application of 5D Model

  • Explaining the stages of a butterfly life cycle through the five dimensions to show intentionality and divine design in nature.

  • Describing processes without attributing agency to nature, focusing instead on Allah's active role in creation.

Philosophical Questions Raised

• Understanding Agency in Creation

  • Engaging the audience in deeper discussions about the nature of causation and the role of Allah in continuous creation.

  • Highlighting the significance of recognizing Allah as the central agent in all occurrences, in contrast to secular viewpoints.

Concluding Thoughts

• The Ongoing Dialogue

  • Encouragement to continue exploring and discussing concepts in the WhatsApp group.

  • Future sessions planned to deepen understanding of the 5D Thinking model and its application.

  • Reminder to keep reflecting on these ideas to integrate into future teachings.

Key Takeaway

• Importance of Integrating Spirituality into Education

  • Recognizing that science should not be taught in isolation from the Creator, advocating for a spiritual approach to understanding knowledge and reality.