The Quran & Science
The Quran & Science: A Journey Through the Concordance of Revelation and Discovery
A Conversation with God through Modern Science:
An Introduction Religion vs. fact is traditionally considered to be the opposite of science and religion. However, in "The Quran & Science," author Ghiasuddin Ahmed Khan provides a welcome insight that reconciles the spiritual with the scientific. This book examines how Quranic verses, a seventh-century written book, seem to be consistent with recent scientific findings. Khan challenges readers to think about how heavenly wisdom might have predicted modern knowledge of the universe, life, and human evolution through meticulous interpretation and comparative examination. A Visually Attractive Message: The Book Cover The cover design of the book is rich in meaning and colorful to view.
A planet, Earth-like, is placed against the broad expanses of space, with shimmering colors indicating cosmic energy and holy light. The imagery connects the message of the Quran to the universe and is superimposed over Arabic calligraphy. It could be a quote from Surah Fussilat (41:53), which says, "We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth." The purpose of the film is highlighted by its subtitle, which is to demonstrate that divine provision and scientific inquiry are not mutually exclusive but rather intertwined. Key Themes in the Book
1. The Origin of the Universe: The Big Bang Theory The Quran mentions in Surah Al-Anbiya (21:30):
"Do not the unbelievers see that We opened up the heavens and the earth from within?" Khan makes comparison with this verse and the Big Bang theory, which postulates that the universe came into being from a single, dense point that erupted outward. The book describes how this ancient passage might have been read as a heavenly allusion to cosmic beginnings, decades before science had the means to research it.
One of the most frequently mentioned scientific subjects in the Quran is the human embryo's development. The embryonic development stages are explained in sequence in Surah Al-Mu'minun (23:12–14). The author refers to how these accounts quite astonishingly correspond to the stages that have been found through contemporary embryology—from the fertilized egg to the "clinging clot" to the "chewed lump of flesh." This similarity is brought forward not as chance, but as proof of God's prescience.
Khan delves into verses that speak of rain, evaporation, and cloud development. Surah Al-Zumar (39:21), for instance, refers to water coming down from heaven and bringing life to barren lands. When viewed in the context of current meteorology, these verses demonstrate an extremely advanced comprehension of hydrological processes, many centuries before they were documented scientifically.
The universe's expanding scope is yet another significant theme. Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:47) reads:
"And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] expander."
Khan makes a connection between it and Edwin Hubble's discovery in the 20th century that the universe is expanding, further supporting the idea that the Quran contains accurate scientific information that was revealed centuries ago. Scientific Prophecies or Interpretative Harmony?
The distinction made by the book between scientific prophecy and interpretive alignment is significant. Although skeptics might contend that these verses are metaphorical or selectively interpreted, Khan states them as more than mere poetic words. He contends that the consistency, clarity, and quantity of these verses make a strong case for divine knowledge that extends beyond time.
"The Quran & Science" is religious book, but also makes a contribution to a long-standing philosophical and scientific debate. It prompts both scientists and believers to rethink the Quran not only as religious book, but as a means of understanding nature. It also confirms that religion and reason can and should coexist, and even complement each other.
Ghiasuddin Ahmed Khan's "The Quran & Science" is a disturbing work of consideration about whether age-old scripture might have something to do with modern science. Whether one understands such similarities as special revelation or interpretive wonders, the book provokes profound thought. It challenges readers to consider the world—spiritual as well as physical—with curiosity, humility, and awe read more.....
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