The Qur’an and Science

The Holy Qur’an and Science I

Science and modern inventions have come to agree with what has been revealed in the Holy Qur’an several hundreds of years ago. A good example is the embryonic development. The Holy Qur’an states:

“We created man from extract of clay. Then We made him as a drop in a place of settlement, firmly fixed. Then We made the drop into an alaqah (leech, suspending thing, and blood clot) then We made the alaqah into a mudghah (chew-like substance) ...”
(Qur’an 23:12-14)

Modern scientists agreed that alaqah mentioned in the Holy Qur’an accurately described the embryo stage. Similarly, the scientists agreed with the description of the mudghah stage of the child development. Questions came up again as to how could Muhammad S.A.W who was never a scientist know these over hundreds of years ago?

Universality of the Message of the Qur’an

The previous holy books were sent to specific people and their messages did not go beyond the territories of such groups to which they were sent so also were the Prophets through whom such messages were sent by Allah S.W.T. But in the case of the Holy Qur’an, its message is not only to the Arabs, the people of Muhammad S.A.W, but indeed to the whole mankind. For instance, the Holy Qur’an is full of account of the rise and fall of nations and empires of the world. Supporting itself with historical facts.

The Holy Qur’an also reviewed achievements of the old reformers, passed judgements on the various religions of the world and gave verdicts on the differences and disputes between nations. In addition, the Qur’an teaches ethical canons and principles of culture.