What is the 5D
Thinking Model?
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.
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)
Discover the Creator of the Universe and his Divine attributes.
Appreciate
(Moral Thinking)
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
Du’a
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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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“Previously, we learned to acquire Islamic knowledge through Islamic studies and then connect it to science subjects. 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.”
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.”
“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."
“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. It encompasses all the domains of learning.”
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Meet the 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.
Director of
Education and Training
Uzma Ahmed is the Director of Education and Training at the Institute of Integrated Knowledge, Hartford, USA. She has designed the 5D kids program. 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 in the UK and Pakistan 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.
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 at 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.
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.
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 at Wardha in December 2021 and March 2022. Additionally, she is part of the 5D Thinking research and writing team preparing primary-level workbooks.
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.
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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.
Media Manager
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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