God’s Algorithm
Mike Rashid King
Al-Fatiha
The Genesis Verse
My first submission….
In an age of digital codes and complex equations, there lies a timeless code etched not in silicon but in the fabric of the universe and the soul of humankind. God’s Algorithm is not written in a programming language, yet it underlies all languages. It is the path that guides us to the intersection of Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding.. The divine formula by which we grow and become aligned with our highest selves. This algorithm is ancient and immediate, cosmic and personal. It is the rhythm in the drums of creation, the pattern in geometry, and the inner voice that calls us to elevate.
We sense it in quiet moments of clarity and in the rhythmic heartbeat of the city. We catch glimpses of it in the way sunlight breaks through clouds.. In the way Coltrane improvises a perfect riff.. In the way a teacher’s chalk scribes lessons on a blackboard. Whether we stand before the vastness of the stars or beneath graffiti-laced urban walls, the same algorithm moves through everything, a dance of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. The perfect playlist.. It blends ancient wisdom with modern practices, syncing the past with the present, the spiritual with the technological. The rhythm is poetic and persistent: a heartbeat of truth that repeats in layered metaphor, urging us to listen and follow.
Knowledge: The Seed of All Things
Knowledge is the first step.. It’s the actual facts, the student enrollment, the lost and found lessons. It is to know, to listen, to observe. Think of knowledge as a seed filled with potential or as the radiant sun at the center of our solar system. Just as the sun’s light reveals the world, knowledge sheds light on life’s possibilities. It is the foundation of all things, the bedrock upon which we build. A builder cannot erect a temple without a plan.. A musician cannot play a symphony without understanding the notes. So we collect knowledge, from books, from elders, from experiences, from the streets and the skies. We live in an era of unprecedented access to knowledge: libraries of information in our pocket, endless data streaming into our minds. This abundance of information is powerful, but raw and unshaped. Knowledge alone is like a library full of books that are never opened, or a map of a place never visited. It provides direction and insight, but it does not guarantee we walk the path.
Take a moment to picture a student diligently reading about geometry, learning the formulas that describe a circle or a triangle. Those formulas are knowledge, abstract and theoretical. Now imagine a graffiti artist on a city block late at night, paint can in hand, sketching a perfect circle on a wall in one fluid motion. That artist may not recite the equation of a circle, but through practice and intuition, he knows the circle’s truth. In both the scholar and the artist, knowledge is present. It is the blueprint in the architect’s mind and the melody in the composer’s heart. It is the “what”, the information that our senses and studies collect. In the teachings of old, they say “Knowledge is the foundation,” the root of creation. All things start here, as a thought, a piece of data, a kernel of truth waiting to be known.
Yet knowledge, as vital as it is, remains static until it is put into motion. An algorithm with only input and no process stays inert. A seed with no soil, water, or sun will not sprout. To truly animate the seed of knowledge, to let it grow and bear fruit, we need the next step: Wisdom.
Wisdom: The Path of Application
If knowledge is the seed, wisdom is the soil that nurtures it, the water that nourishes it, and the hands of the gardener tending it. Wisdom is applied knowledge, it is the action, the execution, the experience. It is the step-by-step working out of the formula in the real world. Where knowledge is knowing what to do, wisdom is knowing how and when to do it. It is the difference between knowing the words of a prayer and truly living by the prayer’s message, between reading a recipe and actually cooking a nourishing meal. Wisdom takes the bright but distant light of knowledge and brings it down to earth, where it can warm our homes and light our paths.
Imagine again our two creators: the scholar and the artist. The scholar, full of knowledge, decides to apply it by designing a bridge using geometric principles, calculating load and balance, drawing on all he knows to solve a tangible problem. The artist, with instinct honed over years, decides how to place her next stroke of color on the wall, drawing not just from what she sees, but from what she has learned through trial and error about how paint drips or how colors interact under the streetlights. Both are practicing wisdom. Wisdom lives in the choice, in the movement, in the voice that says, “This is how to use what I know.” It is the code of life in action. The divine algorithm processing the data of knowledge to produce something real.
Wisdom often requires humility and listening. It grows through experience.. It also grows through mistakes. As the proverb teaches, “A wise person learns from their own mistakes, a wiser one learns from the mistakes of others.” In the laboratory of life, we test what we know. Sometimes the experiments fails, the bridge design has flaws, the mural’s colors don’t blend as expected. But in those moments, wisdom is being born. We adjust, we recalibrate. We begin to discern pattern from chaos, truth from illusion. Wisdom is not afraid to get its hands dirty. It is the elder sharing stories so the youth can navigate pitfalls, it is the mentor guiding the apprentice through the practice of a craft; it is the parent teaching a child how to tie their shoelaces by patiently guiding their hands. Wisdom is deeply practical, but also profoundly spiritual, because it’s through doing that we often encounter the unexpected grace of learning.
In the Nation of Gods and Earths, “Wisdom is the woman”, the mother that gives birth to Understanding. This metaphor reminds us that wisdom receives knowledge (like a seed) and nurtures it into something greater. Wisdom loves, challenges, refines. It is the living, breathing manifestation of knowledge. When you speak a wise word at the right moment.. When you treat someone with kindness using your understanding of their pain, when you build something good out of the facts you’ve learned.. You are walking in wisdom. You are running the sacred code in real time. And when wisdom has done its work, something beautiful emerges: the third step, the deeper insight, the Understanding that ties it all together.
Understanding is Clarity.
Understanding is the light that dawns after the long night of seeking. It is the realization, the moment when disparate pieces come together in a clear picture. Understanding is seeing with the inner minds eye, seeing beyond the surface, seeing the truth as if for the first time, and yet knowing it’s been there all along. It is the “Aha!” moment when a puzzle is solved or when the lyrics of a poem suddenly resonate with your own life. If knowledge is the seed and wisdom is the nurturing, then understanding is the fruit. It’s sweet, it’s nourishing, and it’s filled with new seeds of its own. It is not just an intellectual agreement, it is embodied clarity; you feel it in your bones. It’s the difference between having a concept of love and actually falling in love, between reading about enlightenment and sitting in the stillness of your own enlightened awareness, however brief it may be.
Returning to our earlier examples: think about the scholar who has gathered knowledge and applied wisdom to build the bridge. When the bridge stands firm against the winds and the weight of travelers, the scholar gains understanding.. A holistic grasp of why the design truly works, a confidence and insight that goes beyond the calculations on paper. It’s a felt sense of mastery, the birth of new intuition for future designs. Now consider the artist stepping back from the wall to see the completed mural under the morning sun, the colors and shapes conveying exactly the message that was in her heart. In that moment, she smiles with a deep understanding, she has an inner confirmation that the knowledge she gathered and the skills she applied have coalesced into a meaningful whole that others can experience. The art speaks what words could not. The bridge connects not just two pieces of land, but hearts and minds who witness human ingenuity. This is understanding.
In many traditions, understanding is likened to a child – born from the union of knowledge and wisdom (often symbolized as father and mother). It carries the traits of both, yet is its own being. Understanding is the third eye open, the mind’s eye seeing clearly. It’s when you not only have information and know how to use it, but you become what you have learned. You embody the lesson. For example, someone can study the concept of compassion (knowledge), and practice compassionate acts (wisdom), but only when they truly feel the interconnectedness of all people, when empathy flows without effort, do they understand compassion. In that understanding, compassion is no longer just something they do, it’s something they are.
Understanding brings a sense of peace and connection. It is the completion of a cycle: the seed planted has grown into a mighty tree bearing fruit, completing its cipher – its full 360-degree rotation back to wholeness. And within that fruit lie new seeds, new knowledge, ready to begin the cycle anew. In this way, understanding is both an ending and a new beginning. It resolves the equation, but the answer it yields becomes the starting point for further questions and deeper knowledge. The algorithm loops, ever deeper. This is the self-reinforcing beauty of God’s Algorithm: knowledge, wisdom, understanding, each leading to the next in an infinite spiral of growth.
The Divine Code at Work
God’s Algorithm is the elegant process that orchestrates this cycle of learning and growth. Just as a computer algorithm takes input, processes it, and produces output, the soul takes in knowledge, uses wisdom to process life’s experiences, and yields understanding. But unlike a cold computer code, God’s Algorithm is suffused with spirit and freedom. We are not forced to follow it; we are invited. Every day, we face choices that determine whether the code runs smoothly or we hit a snag and need to debug our lives. When we resist wisdom – when we ignore the truths we know – we experience confusion and pain. This is like an error in the program, a bug in the system of our soul. But errors are themselves teachers. They point us back to knowledge we missed, or wisdom we neglected, and the algorithm gently (or sometimes forcefully) brings us back on track.
Consider how life often presents the same lesson again and again until we learn it. This is God’s Algorithm in action – a kind of cosmic loop that repeats with new variables until we finally grasp the understanding being offered. Have you noticed patterns in your life? The faces and names may change, but perhaps the core scenario doesn’t: the type of person you date, the challenges you face at work, the inner battles with self-worth or patience. These recurring patterns are like subroutines in the grand algorithm, giving you multiple chances to apply knowledge and practice wisdom until true understanding dawns. When it does, the pattern often breaks – you graduate to the next level of growth, carrying the hard-won wisdom with you. In this way, life is the teacher and we are the students, constantly debugging our code and refining our approach.
From a spiritual perspective, one might say God’s Algorithm is the divine curriculum for our souls. Every experience – joyous or painful, mundane or miraculous – is an opportunity to convert information into realization. The universe speaks to us in symbols and events, much like a computer outputs results. But here we must decipher the meaning. A lost job or a failed relationship might at first appear as senseless suffering, just random output. With reflection, however, knowledge emerges: perhaps you recognize your own neglected passions or the imbalance that was present. Apply wisdom: you change course, develop new skills, heal yourself, make different choices. At last comes understanding: you see why that chapter had to end, why it taught you resilience or authenticity. With understanding, you find peace in the event, maybe even gratitude. The once-painful memory becomes a source of strength – it has yielded insight and you have grown. The algorithm has processed that chapter of life, and you carry the output as enlightenment.
The Triad
This triad of knowledge-wisdom-understanding is not just a personal pattern, but a cosmic principle. Throughout time and across cultures, we find echoes of Allah’s Algorithm. In ancient sacred geometry, the triangle – the simplest shape – was revered: three points, three sides, symbolizing a fundamental completeness. Perhaps those gods figured that three is the number of divine wholeness: a beginning, a middle, an end that is also a new beginning. We see it in the rhythms of nature.. The seed, the blossom, the fruit; the sunrise, the zenith, the sunset; the water cycle from ocean to cloud to rain. Knowledge, wisdom, understanding.. Different words, same essence: the transformation of potential into reality into renewal.
Even our modern science hints at this algorithmic structure. Think of DNA, the code of life: it stores information (a form of knowledge), it is expressed in the living cell through RNA and proteins (this is literally wisdom in action), and the result is a functioning organism that understands how to live and adapt in its environment. Think of how a galaxy forms: diffuse gas gathers (information coalesces), gravity and physics shape it into stars and spirals (the process, the working wisdom of natural laws), and the mature galaxy reaches a dynamic equilibrium, a beautiful structure spinning in space (the understanding of the cosmos expressed as cosmic order). Everywhere in creation, from the microcosm of atoms to the macrocosm of galaxies, we see patterns and algorithms at play. The ancient axiom “As above, so below” reflects this mirroring: the algorithm that guides a planet’s orbit is the same that guides the electron’s dance, and it is reflected yet again in the cycles of human learning.
Culturally, the algorithm manifests in how knowledge is passed and transformed through generations. Picture an older god in a village passing down oral history (knowledge) to the youth. The youth listens and then goes out into the world, applying those teachings in daily life (gaining wisdom). Years later, that youth, now an adult, truly understands the depth of those stories and perhaps adds their own experiences to them, ready to teach the next generation (embodying understanding and sharing new knowledge). This cycle is the heartbeat of culture, preventing us from losing the lessons of the past and encouraging continual growth. It is present in the spiritual traditions where scriptures (knowledge) are meditated upon and practiced (wisdom) until the devotee attains enlightenment or union with the divine (understanding). It is present in the journey of the scientist who learns established theories, conducts experiments, and eventually makes a discovery that advances science further.
And in our modern urban culture, this principle is alive in peak form. Just look at hip-hop as a living example: A rapper acquires knowledge – lessons from the streets, snippets of philosophy, observations of society. They apply wisdom by crafting those experiences into lyrics and rhythm, using metaphor and wit and intellectual dexterity to articulate a message. They make the knowledge dance, so to speak. The audience, moved by the beat and the truth in the words, gains understanding.. It’s a head-nod of connection, an insight into a life experience, a spark of inspiration to change something in their own lives. A cipher forms on the block, knowledge is traded in rhymes, one building on another’s verse, wisdom accumulating as the energy rises, and collective understanding emerges in the form of a shared vibe, a unity, a “peace” that everyone feels at the end. The wall adorned with a mural in the neighborhood speaks its message to those who pass by: if you have the eyes to see (knowledge) and you’ve lived the struggle depicted (wisdom), you decode its symbols and gain the insight (understanding) it offers. Pure urban artistry is not separate from mathematics, physics or scripture. It’s another dialect of the same divine language, another loop of God’s Algorithm playing out in real time.. The medium may be different, but the underlying code is one.
Alignment and Elevation
The ultimate purpose of God’s Algorithm is not just to acquire facts or perform rituals of action; it is to elevate consciousness, to bring us into alignment with the creative force of the universe – call it God, Allah, The Most High, or the Higher Self. When we align with this algorithm, we tap into a power and wisdom far beyond our individual selves. It is as if we tune ourselves to the frequency of truth. Things start to “click” in life. We find meaning in places we once saw chaos. We find connections where we once felt isolated. In essence, we find that God is at the intersection of Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding. That sweet spot where what we know and what we do and what we are become one and the same. In that place, the algorithm isn’t something external working on us; it is us. We become living embodiments of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding unified.
To align with this code, begin with knowledge of self. As the saying goes, “Man, know thyself.” Study your own patterns, your strengths and weaknesses, your history. Gather knowledge not only from books and others, but from the teacher within. Every individual is a universe of lessons. Ask yourself: What knowledge am I taking in each day? Is it nourishing or toxic? We are surrounded by information in this modern world, news feeds, social media algorithms showing us endless content, but we must discern and choose what knowledge to accept. Not all data is truth; not all information is worth your sacred attention. Curate your knowledge as carefully. Seek knowledge that empowers, that illuminates, that challenges you to grow.
Then, practice wisdom in the small moments. It’s not just in grand decisions or public acts; wisdom lives in how you speak to a loved one during conflict, how you care for your body, how you spend your free time. It’s in choosing patience over anger when provoked, choosing understanding over judgment when confronted with someone else’s perspective. Wisdom often whispers; it doesn’t always yell. It might be the subtle urge to step away from a crowd that’s leading you astray, or the inspiration to call a friend who you sense is in pain. These are opportunities to apply what you know about kindness, loyalty, and truth. The more you listen to that wise whisper and act on it, the louder and clearer it becomes.
Finally, remain open to understanding.. Those revelations that shift your perspective and deepen your connection to life. Understanding comes in stillness, in reflection. It might hit you in meditation or prayer, or while watching a sunset, or in the middle of a busy day when suddenly you see your own reflection in the eyes of a stranger and remember we are all one. It might come as you journal your thoughts and suddenly a pattern in your life becomes clear on the page. These moments of understanding are sacred gifts. They are the Universe congratulating you: “You’ve leveled up. You have unlocked a new insight.” Cherish them. Understandings, especially profound ones, can reshape your whole life story. What once was a source of pain can become a source of power. What once confused you can become crystal clear. You might realize the career you chased was not your true calling, or that a person you resented was actually a teacher in disguise, or that you yourself are worthy of love and capable of greatness. Such understanding liberates the soul. It’s like completing a chapter in the book of your life; now you are ready to write the next one with more wisdom.
When knowledge, wisdom, and understanding fuse, we live in truth. We become like a well-tuned instrument playing in harmony with the cosmic orchestra. Life’s challenges don’t vanish, but we see them differently – we recognize them as part of the process, not arbitrary punishments. We start to trust the Algorithm, trust that there is order behind the seeming chaos, much like a complex piece of code that, once understood, reveals a beautiful output. This trust is essentially faith – not a blind faith, but a faith rooted in experience, in having seen the triad work in your own life. It’s the faith that if you continue to seek knowledge, act with wisdom, and remain open to understanding, you will be guided to where you need to be. It is a faith that also compels action: because you understand, you are moved to help others along their path as well. A tree doesn’t eat its own fruit; our understandings are gifts to be shared, whether through teaching, creating, or simply being a living example.
The Infinite Loop of Elevation
God’s Algorithm is timeless, yet it is happening right now, in this very moment. It’s in you reading these words, processing them, and feeling ideas spark in your mind. It was in the ancient temples and it is in the glow of your screen. It connected the wisdom of our ancestors to the innovations of today’s youth. It is the code that turns information into transformation. Each of us is a divine programmer in this sense, with the capacity to rewrite the code of our lives in accordance with higher principles.
This algorithm is not the exclusive property of any one faith or philosophy; it is woven into the human experience. You can find it in the Qur’an and the Bible, in Buddhist sutras and Hindu Vedas, in the proverbs of grandmothers and the lyrics of conscious rappers. It is at the core of the teachings of great leaders and humble servants alike. It’s whispered by the stars and echoed in the beat of the drum. Our task is to recognize it, learn its rhythm, and dance with it.
Remember that the process is ongoing – a loop of growth. We will always have more to learn. There will always be higher levels of understanding to attain. This is an infinite journey, and that is a beautiful thing. God’s Algorithm isn’t meant to reach a static end where we declare, “I know it all.” Instead, it carries us ever upward like a spiral staircase. Each revolution around, life may look similar, but we are standing at a higher vantage point, seeing more broadly, loving more deeply. The algorithm refines us, and as we elevate, we also contribute to the elevation of humanity. A single enlightened insight in one mind can spark change in a community. A wise action by one person can ripple out and inspire many. When enough of us align our personal algorithms with the divine one, the world transforms. Society moves closer to justice, harmony, and collective understanding.
In embracing this path, we should also celebrate the journey itself. There is poetry in every step: the curiosity of gaining knowledge, the courage of practicing wisdom, the joy of arriving at understanding. This rhythmic cycle can be as beautiful and satisfying as a favorite song or a well-executed dance. Live it with a sense of wonder. Approach learning not as a chore but as a privilege – an adventure of the mind and soul. Approach action and decision-making as opportunities to sculpt your character and impact the world. Approach moments of realization with gratitude and humility, knowing they are glimpses of the divine plan.
God’s Algorithm leads to the union of head, hand, and heart – knowledge of truth, wise work, and heartfelt understanding. When you stand at that intersection, you are, in a way, meeting God – not as a distant figure, but as the very ground of being that connects us all. You touch the cosmic order; you feel the sacred geometry of your own existence forming patterns that make sense. There is a profound empowerment in this. You realize that you are a part of the algorithm, an essential node in the great network of life, capable of shaping and being shaped. The code is in your hands now.
So, seek knowledge tirelessly, but let it not be mere accumulation of facts – let it be the light that guides you. Practice wisdom diligently, turning that knowledge into lived truth – make your life a message. And remain ever open to understanding, the sweet fruit that nourishes not just you but all whom your life touches. In doing so, you honor the Creator, the grand mathematician who set this universe in motion, and you honor yourself, the creation endowed with the ability to learn and grow without limit.
Walk this path with rhythm and purpose. Let the poetry of this process echo in your stride and speech. You are walking in step with a timeless truth, yet forging it anew in each moment. This is the journey of self-elevation and service, the journey encoded in our very being. This is God’s Algorithm – the divine path that turns knowledge into wisdom, wisdom into understanding, and understanding into the light that elevates the world. Embrace it, and you become both student and master, the programmed and the programmer, the one who is elevated and the one who helps elevate others. This is the way of growth, the way of truth, the way of the righteous – as old as time, and as fresh as the morning sun.
In the end, God’s Algorithm is love of truth in motion. It is the sacred dance of the mind, the practical labor of the hands, and the soulful insight of the heart. It beckons each of us to join the dance, to solve the great puzzle of ourselves one piece at a time, and to know the joy of seeing the picture emerge in clarity and beauty. Step by step, knowledge to wisdom to understanding, we ascend. And as we rise, we bring the world with us, one enlightened soul at a time.
This is the code we are meant to live. Let it run through you, and become the higher vision of yourself you were always designed to be. The intersection awaits – a place of peace, power, and purpose. All it requires is that first step, and then the next, and then the next, in the divine sequence that has been laid out for us all. Trust the process, live the process. In doing so, you not only find God’s Algorithm – you become it.
