15 Questions
What is the Islamic attitude towards discovery, exploration, and inductive knowledge?
Islam encourages discovery, exploration, and inductive knowledge
How is science often defined?
As the pursuit of knowledge based on evidence and systematic methodology
What do many Muslims agree about doing science?
It is an act of religious merit and a collective duty of the Muslim community
How many verses in the Quran deal with natural phenomena according to M. Shamsher Ali?
750 verses
What does Quran verse Q.3:190 emphasize?
The sign for men of understanding in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of night and day
What period is described as a 'golden age' for the Islamic world?
750-1050 AD
Where were great centers of scholarship established during the 'golden age' of Islam?
Baghdad
Who argued that Muslims developed the foundations of modern science by highlighting the repeated calls of the Quran to observe and reflect upon natural phenomenon?
Ziauddin Sardar
According to Mohammad Hashim Kamali, what are the primary tools with which humanity can achieve the goals laid out in the Quran?
Scientific observation, experimental knowledge, and rationality
What is science according to the given text?
A system of knowledge covering general truths about God's creation
What does the scientific method involve?
Conducting experiments, analyzing results, and reporting findings
What did God create according to the text?
Light, matter, water, plants, animals, and humans
What is a richer experience according to the text?
Being grateful for healing miracles through medical technology
Which period is described as a 'golden age' for Islamic scholars?
750-1050 AD
What led to cultural exchange and the spread of knowledge during the early spread of Islam?
Trade and conquest
Explore the Islamic attitude towards discovery, exploration, and inductive knowledge, as well as the non-contradiction between faith and science. Delve into the contributions of Muslims to branches of science such as astronomy, mathematics, psychology, physics, and medicine. Additionally, examine the definition of science as the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world through systematic methodology based on evidence.
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