Finding Science Secrets in 5 Steps by Musa Dankaz

What is the 5D
Thinking Model?  

5D Thinking is an educational model advocating integration of knowledge. The model debunks the conventional four dimensional - three of space and one of time- reductionist view of reality. Instead, it argues for the existence of a fifth dimension, a metaphysical dimension that unveils the direct connect between the creation and its Creator.
5D Thinking approach allows a learner to glimpse the divine power, knowledge, and wisdom underpinning everything in the universe. The universe becomes an elegant book, where science is the study of divine signs within it. The model reconnects the 'self' to the Sustainer as 'abeed' (worshipper), creation to Creator as 'makhluq', and science to revelation as 'ayah' (signs) in the cosmic book.
The aim of 5D thinking is to help students learn important life lessons from scientific knowledge and help them how to be a better person through good character.

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Transformational Teaching with 5D Thinking Model

The 5D Thinking Model is methodologically unique. It doesn’t simply fuse religious or moral principles with scientific knowledge. Rather, it offers a method that extracts meaning and character lessons from a scientific exploration of the universe, offering a richer perception of reality. The model encompasses five interrelated dimensions: Analytical, Analogical, Critical, Meditative, and Moral thinking. The model encourages learners to engage in deeper and diverse thinking to decode embedded messages/meaning in the beautiful book of the universe.

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The 5 Steps of the 5D Thinking Model  

Explore
(Analytical Thinking)

Discover amazing facts of the universe through science without embedded secular ideas.

Compare
(Analogical Thinking)

Draw parallels between the wonders of the universe and human-made creations, showing that both require intention, knowledge, and power.


Question
(Critical Thinking)

Using the analogy, challenge the idea that the universe’s wonders are the result of natural laws, material causes or chance occurrence.

Connect
(Meditative Thinking)

See how everything in the universe is connected, with each part relying another because of its limitations.
Discover the Creator of the Universe and his Divine attributes.

Appreciate
(Moral Thinking)

Value creations as gifts from Allah. Reflect on their benefits and our dependence on them. Derive character lessons from Allah's creation.

Furthering the Connection  

 Qur'an

Relevant Qur'anic verses enable learners to recognize overlapping messages and meanings in the Qur’an and the universe. 

Hadith

Relevant Hadith reminds learners of the teachings of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) as an all-encompassing role model.

Du’a

At the end of each topic in the 5D Thinking journey, we conclude with a special du’a, written in a poetic expression.

We provide a uniquely integrated course material.

Our course material can serve as an intellectual add-on for students and educators alike. It emphasizes viewing the universe not as something self-referential, but rather as something other-indicative that expresses its true meaning by referring to the Creator. To grasp that deeper meaning learners, while following the unique design of the course, are invoked to read and investigate the universe and the multiple operations happening therein through a pure- secular-ideology free- lens. Our course material includes:
 Workbooks titled "Science Secrets in 5 Steps" 
  PowerPoint Presentations rich with graphics, enhancing visual understanding.
  Learning Activities that foster critical thinking and hands-on discovery.
 Comprehensive Teaching Guidebook to support educators with structured lesson plans and insights.

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Dear Leaner
Discover Science's Secrets

Dive into the 5 steps to
connect to the Creator.

Dear Educator
Transform Your Classroom

Enrich learners with science's hidden treasures, unveiled through the 5D Thinking method.

Dear Parents
Transform Your
Child's Education

Let your child embark on a scientific adventure, guided by the 5D Thinking method.

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Journey Now!

We are here to guide you through an exceptional and memorable experience.

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Grade Kindergarten
Topic: Splendid Sun  

5D Thinking Sample Video
Metamorphosis or Miracle: Life Cycle of Butterfly  

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  Testimonials from Educators  

“The wonderful thing about 5D Thinking is that it allows teachers to engage with a conceptual framework based on an Islamic worldview and thereby support children to engage with scientific concepts using that framework. This is conducive to holistically integrating Science, Education and Tarbiyah.”

Dr Farah Ahmed,
Research Fellow, University of Cambridge, UK

“The 5D model has enhanced and enriched our curriculum at Shakhsiyah Schools. Our children can now make more meaningful and deeper links with Allah as the creator of the universe and understand their purpose as stewards of the Earth.”

Sajeada Ahmed,
Shakhsiyah School (5D pilot school), UK

Islamic schools have been trying to integrate Islam with academic subjects and come up with various character education programs but haven’t been able to do so 100%. The 5D Model is the answer to both integration and character development. I think every Islamic school globally should be implementing this model!”

Ghazala Choudhary,
Principal, Tarbiyah Learning Academy, Canada

 “The 5D Thinking Model reveals that knowledge of God is inherently present in science. Through its five steps, we can uncover this knowledge and associate it with the Qur’anic teachings. Consequently, everything, including science, serves as signs (ayah) of God, revealing insights into His names and attributes.”

Noradilin Abdullah,
Teacher, Pusat Pendidikan Hidayah, Johor, Malaysia

“The learners enjoyed the steps involved in 5D Thinking and continually made connections with Allah as the creator and Allah’s power in creating everything in the universe. The learners also learned valuable lessons that enhanced their already existing morals and values from the 5D program. 

Dr. Rashida Khan
HOD, Elementary section, Al Falaah School, South Africa

The 5D model aided in the development of curiosity, leading towards contentment and nullifying secular ideas. The model gives a clear framework for conducting lessons and making science fun and engaging.”

Sajeada Ahmed,
Shakhsiyah School (5D pilot school), UK

“The 5D program is an amazing vitamin shot that I was blessed to take. It opened my eyes on the secular resources that I was using while teaching science."

Manal Hilal,
Science MYP teacher,
Jeddah, SA

“This is a must for Muslim educators of the 21st century. It is about a holistic and transformative approach to teaching and learning. It is the awakening and reviving of the hearts and minds of the Ummah. The 5D Model can be seamlessly integrated.”

Noradilin Abdullah,
Teacher, Pusat Pendidikan Hidayah, Johor, Malaysia


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Meet 5D Thinking Team  

Prof. Necati Aydin

Founder of 5D Thinking 

Dr. Necati Aydin is a professor of economics specializing in wellbeing and the moral economy from a multidisciplinary perspective. He also serves as the vice president of the Institute of Integrated Knowledge. He holds two doctoral degrees, one in education and the other in economics. He spent a decade in the USA as a researcher, completing over forty research projects before commencing his academic career. He is the author of nine books and has translated two, co-authored three, and published numerous peer-reviewed articles. His work includes several publications within the realm of the Islamic moral economy. His recent work includes a book published by Routledge titled “Said Nursi and Science in Islam: Character Building through the Mana-i Harfi Approach” and another titled “3D of Happiness: Pleasure, Meaning, and Spirituality”. Collaborating with various scholars, he has developed the 5D Thinking model for the integration of knowledge. He is also the project leader of a science workbook series that encourages the exploration of God’s hidden signs in the scientific understanding of the universe.


Uzma Ahmed
Director of
Education and Training

Uzma Ahmed is the Director of Education and Training at the Institute of Integrated Knowledge, Hartford, USA. Uzma Ahmed holds a BSc Hons. in International Relations from the University of London and an MA in International Relations from Queen Mary University of London. She has also completed a Diploma in Islamic Education from the International Online University with a broad range of Islamic disciplines. She has worked as an Educational Consultant, Primary school Principal, Curriculum developer, Researcher in Islamic education, and Teacher trainer for schools around the world for 25 years. She conducts short courses for Qur’an Tafsir, Sirah, Islamic history, and personal development. She is a public speaker on Contemporary Islamic issues in the Muslim world. She has authored primary-level English textbooks and Reading books and regularly writes material for homeschoolers and Islamic courses for children of all ages on many topics with a focus on Islamic history and Tarbiyah.


Saba Irshad Ansari
Instructor

Dr. Saba Irshad Ansari has a PhD in Islamic Studies from Aligarh Muslim University, India, where she was a senior research fellow specializing in Islamic history and civilization, and Muslim theology. She has also earned two gold medals in 2016 and 2018 for her exceptional academic achievements. She serves as the Director of the Existence and Meaning Program at the Institute of Integrated Knowledge in Hartford, USA. In April 2021, she co-instructed the 5D Kids Program, demonstrating her commitment to integrating scientific and Islamic education for young learners. Dr. Saba is also a public speaker on Islam and interfaith peace dialogue in India. She has held training sessions on Islam at AICC training camps in Wardha in December 2021 and March 2022. Additionally, she is part of the 5D Thinking research and writing team preparing primary-level workbooks.

Aisha Alowais

Instructor

Aisha Alowais is a Research Analyst at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), where her expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning are used for conducting research in areas that bring together AI and astronomy. With a rich academic foundation that includes a BSc. in Computer Science with a minor in Arabic Language and Literature from the American University of Sharjah and an MA in History and Islamic Civilization from the University of Sharjah, Alowais harnesses a multidisciplinary approach to research. She is currently pursuing Ph.D. programs in the field of history at the University of Sharjah and the prestigious Warburg Institute, University of London. An advocate of the Five-Dimensional Thinking approach, she serves both as a contributor and as the Managing Editor for the 5D Thinking magazine.


Prof. Alparslan Acıkgenc

Instructor

Dr. Açıkgenç holds a Ph. D. from the University of Chicago. His main interest of research is the history of scientific traditions of diverse civilizations, primarily Islamic and Western. He has written a number of books and articles on religion and science, particularly on epistemology and sociology of science. His most recent work, Islamic Scientific Tradition in History (Kuala Lumpur, 2014) won the national science book award of Malaysia for the year 2014. Currently Dr. Açıkgenç is the president of Asian Philosophical Association and a member of Turkish Academy of Sciences.


Prof. Colin Turner
Instructor

Dr.Turner is Director at International Foundation for Muslim Theology. He taught for over twenty years several courses on Islam at Durham University. Though his research covers a wide range of topics such as Muslim theology and philosophy, the history of Muslim political thought, Sufi spirituality, the Qur'an and Qur'anic exegesis, he recently focuses on the life and works of Said Nursi. In addition to several journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, he authored the following books on Nursi: Makers of Islamic Civilization: Said Nursi. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009; Qur'an Revealed: A Prof. Critical Analysis of Said Nursi's Epistles of Light, 2013.

Nadine Kamal
Instructor

Nadine Kamal is a science writer, educator, and Certified Trauma and Resilience Coach. She holds a BSc in Biology from the University of Waterloo and a Master's in Education (in Leading Learning and Teaching) from the University of Dundee. Since 2007, Nadine Kamal has been dedicated to teaching Secondary Science, High School and AP Biology, English, and Mathematics to students aged 8-18. Her experience spans across the International Baccalaureate, NGSS, and English National Curricula. In recent years, Nadine has served as a Science Department Leader and Assistant Principal for Middle and High School. Beyond the classroom, her passion extends to advocating for the mental health and well-being of children and young adults. Currently, Nadine Kamal serves as a 5D Curriculum Developer and Trainer at the Institute of Integrated Knowledge.

5D Thinking Assistant Members  

Bilal A. Malik
LMS Coordinator 

Bilal A. Malik is a science graduate with Master's, M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in Islamic Studies from the University of Kashmir, India. Previously, Malik worked as a faculty member at the Shah-i-Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies (SHIIS), University of Kashmir. He also served as Assistant Editor of the SHIIS's academic journal, Insight Islamicus, in 2023. His areas of specialization include political theory of religion, interfaith dialogue, and Orientalism. Malik has presented papers at various national and international conferences and workshops in India and abroad, including Turkey, Qatar, Kazakhstan, the UAE, Kyrgyzstan, and Germany. In addition to his academic pursuits, he has served as an International Advisory Board Member at Alternative Perspectives and Global Concerns in Ottawa, Canada, and as a Columnist for Greater Kashmir in Kashmir, India.

Betul Baysal
Media Manager


Betül Köser holds a BSc in Physics from Bogazici University in Turkiye and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in physics at the same institution. In her second year of the master’s program, she is focusing her thesis on Machine Learning applications in Seismology and exploring Physics education in the context of Seismology teaching. Her interests also include education and Islamic education. Recently, she joined the 5D Thinking team, where she is involved in social media management and writing.
Musa Dankaz
Marketing Director
Institute of Integrated Knowledge

Musa Dankazz earned his Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Selcuk University, Turkey, and his Master's degree from La Salle University, PA, USA. He is currently a PhD candidate at Louisiana State University, LA, USA.

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