Islam and Science

The relation between religion and science has been a controversial issue since many centuries.Statements about the world made by Science and religion rely on different methodologies.Religions rely on revelation while Science relies on observable,repeatable experiences.Each side has its own evidences and they are all strong.But if we look at them with our intention we will find that there is no clash between them.Science supports religion and religion supports Science.Science is strongly affirmed in Islamic thoughts.The Islamic ability to reconcile Monotheism and Science proves to be a first thought that theology, philosophy and science wee co-ordinated in a unified whole.One of the reasons for such developments in science is God's commandment to explore the laws of nature.The idea is to admire the creations for their complexity and The Creator for his ingenuity.Holding to this belief Islam's contributions to science had covered many roots of thought including mathematics,astronomy, medicines and philosophy.

Islam is considered to be truly a religion of divine origin,providing scientifically accurate statements and basic solutions to the problems faced in every walk of life.Over the last decade the Quran has proved to be a book filled with remarkable scientific miracles.One of those things which was revealed in the 7th century is that it contains unbelievable facts which are being discovered now.Scientists are shocked and many times speechless when they are shown how detailed and accurate some verses in Quran are related to modern science.

One of the miracles which was explained 1400 years ago is the bisection of the Moon into two parts.Recently NASA discovered this astonishing fact and they called it the"Lunar Rill".Besides all miraculous facts and scientific knowledge provided in Quran,Islam teaches us to follow Sunnat(preachings of the Holy Prophet peace be upon Him) as well.This is not only to prove to be a good Muslim but also it has a definite scientific background.For example drinking water in a sitting position(which is a Sunnat) prevents several Kidney diseases.A Muslim's attempt to prayers keeps his body active and healthy,fasting balances his diet.Thus Islam is a religion that proves it has reached to those points where science is still in its infancy.

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Anum Javed

Class IX