Islam and Science /Volume1

Islam and Science /Volume1

رFor centuries, the relationship between religion and science has been portrayed as one of tension or conflict. Islam and Science /Volume1 challenges this assumption by presenting Islam as a worldview in which reason, observation, and revelation are fundamentally interconnected.

About the Book Islam and Science /Volume1 serves as an introductory volume exploring the philosophical, historical, and intellectual foundations of science within the Islamic tradition. Rather than focusing narrowly on specific scientific discoveries, the book examines how Islam establishes a coherent framework that encourages the pursuit of knowledge while grounding it in ethical and metaphysical principles.

The book discusses the Qur’anic worldview in which the universe is understood as an ordered, intelligible creation governed by divine laws. Scientific inquiry, within this perspective, is not an act of defiance against faith but a means of uncovering signs (ayat, divinely ordained indicators) that point toward the Creator. The author explains how this worldview shaped the emergence of scientific activity in Muslim societies and influenced the development of disciplines such as astronomy, medicine, mathematics, and natural philosophy.

A significant portion of the book addresses modern misconceptions, particularly the tendency to impose Western historical models of science–religion conflict onto Islamic civilization. By examining epistemology (the theory of knowledge), the book clarifies how revelation and reason function as complementary sources rather than competing authorities.

The volume also raises critical questions about modern science itself, including its philosophical assumptions, ethical limitations, and claims of neutrality. In doing so, it prepares the reader to engage more deeply with later volumes that address specific scientific fields and contemporary debates.

What You Will Discover

• The Islamic conception of knowledge and its sources.
• Qur’anic foundations for scientific inquiry and reflection on nature.
• Historical context for the rise of science in Islamic civilization.
• Differences between Islamic and modern secular views of science.
• An intellectual framework for harmonizing faith and reason.

About the Author The author writes from a scholarly perspective informed by Islamic thought, philosophy of science, and intellectual history, aiming to establish a clear and methodologically sound foundation for the subject.

Who Is This Book For? This book is for readers seeking a principled introduction to the relationship between Islam and science, students of Islamic studies and philosophy, and anyone interested in understanding how faith and rational inquiry can coexist without contradiction.