Science that the holy Quran ordered to follow is the whole knowledge that can be recognized by human mind when he tend to explore the sky, the earth, all creatures and creation. This creation includes everything; living organisms and non living things.
"Do they see nothing in the government of the heavens and the earth and all that Allah hath created? (Do they not see) that it may well be that their terms is nigh drawing to an end? In what message after this will they then believe?" (7:185)
"Do they not look at the Camels, how they are made?, And at the Sky, how it is raised high?, And at the Mountains, how they are fixed firm?, And at the Earth, how it is spread out?" (88:17-20)
"Behold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth; in the alternation of the night and the day; in the sailing of the ships through the ocean for the profit of mankind; in the rain which Allah Sends down from the skies, and the life which He gives therewith to an earth that is dead; in the beasts of all kinds that He scatters through the earth; in the change of the winds, and the clouds which they Trail like their slaves between the sky and the earth;- (Here) indeed are Signs for a people that are wise." (2:164)
"He it is Who has sent down to thee the Book: In it are verses basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they are the foundation of the Book: others are allegorical. But those in whose hearts is perversity follow the part thereof that is allegorical, seeking discord, and searching for its hidden meanings, but no one knows its hidden meanings except Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in the Book; the whole of it is from our Lord:" and none will grasp the Message except men of understanding." (3:7)
"He granteth wisdom to whom He pleaseth; and he to whom wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the Message but men of understanding." (2:269)
"Men who celebrate the praises of Allah, standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of) creation in the heavens and the earth, (With the thought): "Our Lord! not for naught Hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to Thee! Give us salvation from the penalty of the Fire." (3:191)
"With it He produces for you corn, olives, date-palms, grapes and every kind of fruit: verily in this is a sign for those who give thought." (16:11)
"Do they not reflect in their own minds? Not but for just ends and for a term appointed, did Allah create the heavens and the earth, and all between them: yet are there truly many among men who deny the meeting with their Lord (at the Resurrection)!" (30:8)
"Do they not look at the sky above them?- How We have made it and adorned it, and there are no flaws in it?" (50:6)
"And do they not see that We do drive rain to parched soil (bare of herbage), and produce therewith crops, providing food for their cattle and themselves? Have they not the vision?" (32:27)
"Do they not ponder over the Word (of Allah., or has anything (new) come to them that did not come to their fathers of old?" (23:68)
"(Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee, full of blessings, that they may mediate on its Signs, and that men of understanding may receive admonition." (38:29)
"Do they not then earnestly seek to understand the Qur'an, or are their hearts locked up by them?" (47:24)
"And before thee also the apostles We sent were but men, to whom We granted inspiration: if ye realise this not, ask of those who possess the Message." (16:43)
"O ye who believe! When ye are told to make room in the assemblies, (spread out and) make room: (ample) room will Allah provide for you. And when ye are told to rise up, rise up Allah will rise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who believe and who have been granted (mystic) Knowledge. And Allah is well- acquainted with all ye do." (58:11)
And many other verses which occupy about most of the holy Quran (direct and indirect) that encourage humans to use their minds and search what are beyond everything around them to reach the real deep spirituality that based on reality and not superstitions.
Science in Islam is studying everything that exists and all what exists should be known and studied. It's a sort of science that is more important than knowledge about obligations of the Religion, because it's a worship that is more important than prayers and fasting. It's the worship of "Thinking" that is built on an Islamic belief states that the real worship to God is to know his secrets in creation and to know the truth of our existence and the existence of all around us. This is the Islamic philosophy.
For that... Prophet Muhammad "peace be upon him" said: "One Scientist (Scholar) is harder (to be misled) by the devil than one thousand worshipers"
He said also: "The scientist's superiority upon the worshiper like the full moon superiority upon other planets (in brightness in the earth sky) and scientists are the inheritors of Prophets"
Also he said: "He, who went for learning Science, went (in jihad) for God's sake till he is back (home)"
And he mentioned about both scientist and worshiper: "the scientist's superiority upon the worshiper like my superiority upon your lesser (in faith)"
The Prophet has mentioned "Science" and encouraged Muslims to seek for it in many Hadithes; he said "Seek for science even if it was in china"
He said also: "Seeking for Science (Knowledge) is obligatory for every Muslim man and woman"
Seeking for Science or knowledge is the most superior worship in Islam; even it is superior to prayers and fasting. Science is considered in Islam the only way to know God and not the holy books. Science is considered the only way to reach spirituality, because if you don't know God you'll never feel him in your prayers.
Science is the only way to know God's Greatness, Mercy ...etc. The holy books say that there is a God and this God is the Greatest, so what is the evidence for that except Science and what man's mind can reach?!!!
Science is "the knowledge about creatures and creation" and the creation is by God (including human's mind). Also, God is the one who sent Prophets and Religions to the world. Consequently, Science, Mind and Religion can't contradict each other. And if such contradiction occurred, it simply won't be in consistence with the idea of "Monotheism".
From the practical means in Islamic sciences to reach truth is scientific facts, and this is clear in many Islamic sciences.
In the Science of "Hadith", one of the ways to know to what extent the Hadith is true is Science, thus if a Hadith contradicts with a scientific fact, this Hadith is considered as false one, can't be sent by God and it deleted from the Islamic creed.
While in the Science of "Monotheism", Islamic scholars depend only on rationale and mere logic reasons to prove that God exists and that God is the One. Actually, I'm seeking to study that Science.
Also, Islamic scholars call the Muslims' holy book "The Readable Qur'an" while they gave the Universe another name rather than its well-known name, which is "The Visible Qur'an"
P.S. Not all scientific theories are scientific facts. Everyday, there is a new discovery and we should search to please God.
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"Thus We showed Ibrhm the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, so that he might be firm in belief. So, when the night enveloped him, he saw a star. He said, "This is my Lord." But, when it vanished, he said, "I do not like those who vanish". Later, when he saw the moon rising, he said, "This is my Lord." But, when it vanished, he said, "Had my Lord not guided me, I would have been among those gone astray."Thereafter, when he saw the sun rising, he said, "This is my Lord. This is greater." Again, when it vanished, he said, "O my people, I disown whatever you associate with Allah. I have, indeed, turned my face straight towards the One who created the heavens and the earth, and I am not one of those who associate partners with Allah." [Chapter 6: Verses 75 to 79]
The term "Ilm', normally translated as 'knowledge" has infact much broader scope than science. The Science that we know and speak of today maybe vast in terms of its content and subject matter , yet it's ultimate goal or objetive is very narrow i.e. to make best use of the material around us. It enhances materialism and focusses only upon this material life.
Opposed to this, from what I have understood the Qur'an and hadith is that the knowledge which is addressed in there is one which is not confined in benefitting us only in this world but also in the Aakhira (hereafter).
The term 'Ilm" refers not just to knowledge (let science alone) but also to ma'rifah (gnosis and enlightenment) of our Creator. Ilm is supposed to place mankind on the right path.
I totally agree with you in your disagreement. Prophet Muhammad "PBUH" does mean the whole knowledge. It's literally translated to "Science". I have chosen Science because a lot of people thought Prophet mean Religious knowledge and that is not true. And you know that thinking in Creation (Science) is a pillar of Islam and is so important worship. That's why I focus on "Science" as the main branch of Knowledge Prophet talked about.
only those who pervert it (the ideology) for their own twisted gains
get all of the attention.
Good writing.
Making a note of . . .
"He granteth wisdom to whom He pleaseth; and he to whom wisdom is granted receiveth indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the Message but men of understanding." (2:269)
and
Kamran's comment . . .
The term 'Ilm" refers not just to knowledge, but also to ma'rifah (gnosis and enlightenment) of our Creator. Ilm is supposed to place mankind on the right path.
Triple points for you!!!
Mary, you should leave links in your email to the post you want to draw attn to next time. If possible, clickable ones. (there are articles on Gather showing how this is done.) It brings more readers.
Excuse me, Neil... What do you mean?!!!
"Muhammad is no more than an apostle: many Were the apostle that passed away before him. If he died or were slain, will ye then Turn back on your heels? If any did turn back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allah. but Allah (on the other hand) will swiftly reward those who (serve Him) with gratitude." (3:144)
Read "On the Path of the Beloved" that I'm posting and you'll know that...
What I got from that, related to my own way of thinking, which is to recognise the dualisms (+/-) of the ego that separates them into the acceptable to it, the good (+) and that unacceptable to it, the bad (-), at which point that ego either moves away from the bad or fights it ... conflict often involved due to misunderstanding of the science (truth) that would show the need for the two "sides" to cooperate instead.
Because the ego (perspective of isolated, non-spiritual, physical self) can ONLY see from that relatively "selfish" perspective, it tends to put self first, and will often do whatever it takes for such self survival where "its" life is considered paramount.
The ego would then be the type of person mentioned in your writings here that "went through the motions" of religious worship and prayer in the lower exoteric non-understanding of the deeper "science", the esoteric understanding INtended that the truly knowledgeable and the wise would seek and be granted, they becoming "scientists" ... open to and receiving higher truths.
Such "higher truths", the esoteric, grants the wisdom to better understand ever more of the same, and these people, when practising that oft misunderstood word "jihad", do it from that higher esoteric level of INner human thought, a mind function of truth seeking for peace withIN ... which can then be reflected OUTward in peaceful action. The "way of the scientist" ...
In a sense, opposed to that form of jihad, is that known best in the western mind, the shallow form of egoistic reaction in physical form, the exoteric and shallow form involving OUTer violence against others that are deemed enemies, those believed to be UNlike the "believer", those called "infidels" ...
The "point" being, that the One is the higher road, that of the transcendent, the One actually closer to God/Allah ... the ones with wisdom and truth (science), they have an INternal (Spiritual) knowing connection to the whole of creation, the entire UNIverse of Creation and the God/Allah who created it all.
The "other', has yet to transcend his selfish ego perspective which is all about his exclusive disconnection to all else ... when he does worship it is in ignorance of the truth of his own relationships weaknesses, he sees it more of a duty, as a payment of an insurance policy premium to insure that he is to get what he thinks the payoff will be when he dies, a settlement of some kind. He is the type that will kill others in his false jihad actions based upon egotistical selfishness and ignorance ... he is the type most remembered and most feared in the minds of the west and all over the world ...
Minds just like his, egotistical, that would see things from the perspective of physical action or reaction of like kind ... just like the president of the USA who says that you are either for us or against us (+/-) ... dualism, and thus we will kill you first before you can kill us ... (again, or not)(9/11) ... forgetting that this same kind of crap has been going on almost forever ...
When will we ever learn ??? Thank God/Allah that I for one has learned, and I now I know there is a Spiritual Bridge (=) between Polar Opposites (+=-) which replaces the differential Gap (/) of duality (+/-) with the preferable Trinity of (+=-). Thus I know that those of us who know and practise this, our duty is to help wake up the others who do not yet know, we also know that there are no accidents in the greater realm of God's eternal creation, and that we only receive "bad" as needed for our lessons in life, always done as part of our karmic "teaching" ... based upon the Golden Rule and law of cause and effect ... what goes around comes around, there are no exceptions.
That is my belief based upon "scientific" experience ... science meaning to me truth.
IMnsHO.
The misunderstood word "Jihad"... Jihad is an Arabic word that means doing effort and that's set. So, Studing is Jihad, Working is Jihad...etc.
Self defense is of course Jihad, but it's the lowest degree of jihad in Islam and the highest degree is jihad against one's desires and devil.
It's better to give an example for "Jihad"; Last friday we went on charity trip to the countryside to do social researches on poor people in order to give them what they exactly need justly... This trip is called in Islam "Jihad".
In the whole Qur'an, there is nothing authorized Muslims to reply insults by anyway.
Donald, for the Quran verses; I just copyright it, but I translated the Hadithes and I know it's not accurate. Actually, I don't know how to translate and I don't like Translation. As for, the capital letters I said before it doesn't make sense except in God's names.
As you know, I also believe that our minds and curious natures are a great gift and God meant us to use them to understand, as much as we can, his wondrous creations. Why so many think being a believer means you can't be an intelligent, educated, science minded, knowledge seeking person is beyond my understanding.
Wonderful verses, thank you for sharing them!
"" ... I see the mistranslation of words at fault all the time. Muslims frequently do it to cloud the issue and make it what it isn't in the first place. By that I don't mean true Muslims but those pretentious Khars who think they can use Islam for their own purposes, political and otherwise. As far as a capital or lower case "J" in jihad, that shows ignorance of the language. Arabic does not use capital letters at the beginning of a word as we do in English, etc. When you apply a capital letter to a word in the Koran you are mis-translating it, a grievous sin. That's one of the reasons that Muslims don't accept a translated version of the Koran. It is always de facto a mis-translation and deceptive of what God intended and gave us. When you use the word in English of "science" as a substitute, you are making the same mistake. I don't think that Allah needs your help in getting His point across. If people can't understand that is their problem. They need to grow up. ""
Donald, I "could" take offense with that ... :-) ... but I will "just" say, that what you are saying does NOT apply to me because I am not rewriting the Koran, nor am I "sinning" because I follow MOT rules and my INtentions are good.
I know NOT the language, which is but literal words when taken literally which is "fundamentalism" ... and which MOST often completely misses the Spiritual Essence of the esoteric meaning INtended ... the very reason that so many of the masses get lost in the exoteric meanings, using jihad ... RATHER THAN Jihad ... and if one cannot understand and accept the meanings that I offer in that differentiation, then they are the worlds problem ... not I ... IMnsHO. again, :-)
The world would be a much better place if more people took part in Peaceful Interaction, Dialog, and Leading by example.
Such as yourself!
Good work.
As in the parables of Jesus, there is always at least two ways of taking such words, the objective (milk) or the subjective (meat) ... exoteric and esoteric ... the real problems is when the exoteric is considered by the ignorant as the highest available understanding. IMnsHO. :-) ... but then again, it is REALLY no problem, the world is the place of learning those differences by personal and societal experience first hand ... and as far as I am concerned, we have as many incarnations as it takes to learn ...
Peace (+=-)
Thanks Jerry... I agree with you.