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Questions and Answers
Which branch of science is explicitly mentioned in the text as having contributions from Muslims?
Which branch of science is explicitly mentioned in the text as having contributions from Muslims?
- Astronomy (correct)
- Geology
- Botany
- Biology
How many verses in the Quran are mentioned as dealing with natural phenomena?
How many verses in the Quran are mentioned as dealing with natural phenomena?
- Around 1000 verses
- Around 750 verses (correct)
- Around 500 verses
- Around 200 verses
What is the stance of Islam towards the pursuit of scientific knowledge?
What is the stance of Islam towards the pursuit of scientific knowledge?
- It is neutral
- It is prohibited
- It is discouraged
- It is an act of religious merit (correct)
What does Islam encourage mankind to do in relation to nature?
What does Islam encourage mankind to do in relation to nature?
What is the scientific method based on according to scientists?
What is the scientific method based on according to scientists?
What was the period between 750-1050 AD known as in the Islamic world?
What was the period between 750-1050 AD known as in the Islamic world?
Where were great centers of scholarship established during the 'Golden Age' of Islam?
Where were great centers of scholarship established during the 'Golden Age' of Islam?
What is the main goal of science according to the text?
What is the main goal of science according to the text?
According to Mohammad Hashim Kamali, what are the primary tools with which humanity can achieve the goals laid out in the Quran?
According to Mohammad Hashim Kamali, what are the primary tools with which humanity can achieve the goals laid out in the Quran?
Who argued that Muslims developed the foundations of modern science by highlighting the repeated calls of the Quran to observe and reflect upon natural phenomena?
Who argued that Muslims developed the foundations of modern science by highlighting the repeated calls of the Quran to observe and reflect upon natural phenomena?
What is the scientific method?
What is the scientific method?
What is science?
What is science?
What is Allah's creation that the text emphasizes humans should endeavor to understand?
What is Allah's creation that the text emphasizes humans should endeavor to understand?
What does being thankful for healing mean, according to the text?
What does being thankful for healing mean, according to the text?
What did Muslim scholars and scientists base their developments and discoveries on during the 'Golden Age'?
What did Muslim scholars and scientists base their developments and discoveries on during the 'Golden Age'?
What is the relationship between faith in God and belief in science, according to the text?
What is the relationship between faith in God and belief in science, according to the text?
Study Notes
Islam and Science
- The branch of science that has contributions from Muslims is not explicitly mentioned in the text.
- 750 verses in the Quran deal with natural phenomena.
Stance of Islam towards Science
- Islam encourages the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
- Islam encourages mankind to think, reflect, and explore nature.
Scientific Method
- The scientific method is based on observation, experimentation, and reflection, according to scientists.
- The scientific method involves formulating hypotheses and testing them through experimentation.
The Golden Age of Islam
- The period between 750-1050 AD was known as the 'Golden Age' of Islam.
- Great centers of scholarship were established in Baghdad, Cairo, and Cordoba during this period.
Goals of Science
- The main goal of science is to understand Allah's creation.
Primary Tools for Humanity
- According to Mohammad Hashim Kamali, the primary tools with which humanity can achieve the goals laid out in the Quran are reason and reflection.
Foundations of Modern Science
- Muslims developed the foundations of modern science by highlighting the repeated calls of the Quran to observe and reflect upon natural phenomena.
Science and Faith
- The scientific method is based on observation, experimentation, and reflection.
- Science is the pursuit of understanding Allah's creation.
- Faith in God and belief in science are complementary, according to the text.
Understanding Allah's Creation
- Humans should endeavor to understand Allah's creation.
- Being thankful for healing means being thankful for the ability to understand and appreciate Allah's creation.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the Islamic attitude towards discovery, exploration, inductive knowledge, and the non-contradiction between faith and science. Explore the contributions of Muslims to various branches of science such as astronomy, maths, psychology, physics, and medicine. Understand the definition and significance of science in Islamic teachings.
