Tag: Science and Faith

Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam

The lectures given by Allama Iqbal even after one century are as fresh and illuminating as ever. They show the tremendous depth and breadth of his knowledge, vision and also his commitment and passion for religion and its progressive application at the personal level and societal level in Muslim polity. Amidst the height of passion and devotion, Allama Iqbal still highlights important factors of stagnation which need to be avoided. He urges Ijtihad, Ijma and reconstruction of thoughts to foster change while retaining the eternal principles of religion.

Rate this:

Miracles, Law of Nature, and Quran

If we delve deeper to find distinction between the laws of nature and miracles, then actually there is only one difference. The events in natural law happen regularly and the events in miracles happen sometimes. There is not much difference in the actual reality of the events in both of them, but there is a difference in the number of occurrences.

Rate this:

The Scientific Method & Faith-Based Worldview

As far as understanding the properties of matter is concerned with the objective of making our lives useful, religion does not oppose science at all. There is no inherent conflict between science and religion if the scope of both science and faith are duly understood and acknowledged. Islamic worldview does not oppose the use of various tools for obtaining useful knowledge and then using that knowledge for material ends both at an individual and at the societal level.

Rate this:

Science and Meaning of Life

Stephen Hawking has recently died after living a difficult life physically, but one which was highly productive in terms of intellectual journey and contributions. While acknowledging the tremendous value of the contribution of Stephen Hawking in Cosmological Physics, an attempt is made to clarify the limitations of science in exploring the meaning of life.

Rate this: