The Quran and Science: Insights from Modern Research
Islam has long encouraged the pursuit of knowledge, as reflected in the Quran and Hadith. From medicine and biology to physics and chemistry, both the Quran and Hadith have verses and sayings that provide guidance, encouraging humankind to observe, explore, and understand the world. Recent research in fields like molecular biology and toxicology has unveiled findings that, astonishingly, align with these timeless teachings, reinforcing that the Quran and Hadith offer profound wisdom applicable to all ages. --- 1. **Scientific Concepts in the Quran** The Quran addresses concepts in natural sciences, urging believers to ponder the wonders of creation. For example, Allah instructs us to consider the world’s complexity, pointing to life’s origin, the balance of nature, and the laws governing the universe. In Surah Al-Anbiya, verse 30, Allah says: > *“Do not the disbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were a closed-up mass, then We opened them out? And We made from water every li