What is Knowledge?

In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate 

What is knowledge? 
What distinguishes sacred knowledge? 
What is metafiqh? 

Epistemology is a branch of philosophy that deals with the theory of knowledge. Unique and brilliant in its approach, Islamic tradition has its own epistemology. Devoid of academic doublespeak and highly succinct, these lessons offer a guide to this critical topic accessible to laymen and experts alike.