NO CONTRADICTION WITH NATURAL LAW
….Had it (Qur’an) been from other than Allah, they would surely have found therein much discrepancy. (Nisa 4:82). Many essential scientific truths that have been uncover by the technology of the 20th century that could not have been know at the time of the Qur'an's revelation, were hinted in the Holy Qur'an more than 1400 years ago. This is still more proof the the Qur'an is the true Divine revelation. Several researchers from the scientific community have attempted to examine various natural phenomena dealing with natural and life science mentioned in the old – new testaments and Holy Qur’an whose meaning may be verified through modern scientific knowledge to determine any truth or contradiction.
With their amaze the Holy Qur’an did not contain any contradiction with regards to the modern discovery, on the contrary, it was found that the principal of many of the such discovery or theory were already expressed in extremely concise and profound manner in the Holy Qur’an. Allah says in Holy Qur’an “We will show them Our signs, in the universe and in themselves, so far that it will be manifest to them that this (religion) is indeed, the truth” Fusselat (41:53)”
Due to an inferiority complex among some educated classes. Often question arises that this is the age of science and technology the world is reaching the moon and the planet Mars, and non-believers has advanced in this field, but the Qur’an and the Alhadith do not give any direction in this subject.
First, The question can be answered by saying that these subjects lie within the jurisdiction of the human intellect, These are experimental sciences, in which personal efforts and experiments are needed, Almighty Allah has left this branch of knowledge to the human research and experiment.
The more a man devotes his energies, research and experiment to this technical work, the more will he go ahead in this field.
The Qur’an has been , in fact revealed for the guidance of humanity in matters which lie beyond the jurisdiction of the human intellect and which the faculty of intellect cannot grasp. Thus, it is the Divine Revelation (Qur’an) that has come to our help in understanding such spiritual and celestial issues. Thus the entire philosophy of Islamic Laws consists in the proposition that we should mould our lives on the Laws of Islam.
Secondly, Islam is a natural religion places no restrictions on material innovation merely because its is a novelty rather, it often applauds the incentive for change and encourages change form improvement. The examples of Holy Prophets substantiates this in the arts and sciences, war weaponry, and technological things. The Holy Prophet never disapproved of anything for the sole reason that it was novel but appreciated it was for a good purpose and within right limits. A certain group of our compatriots who, out of love for change, is obsessed with surgical operations on the agreed principles and commands of Islam.
They look upon the ulema as its chief obstruction. If the demands of the times mean that Muslims should equip themselves with all that modern science and technology have achieved today and without which it is impossible to breath free air, we admit that the demand is the most urgent and justified. The acquisition of science and technological skill is a religious duty of Muslims,
The purpose of scientific research is basically to discover the latent powers hidden in the fits of nature that Allah the Benevolent and Bountiful has placed in them. If these power are exploited for the benefit of mankind, the effort is not merely permissible in Islam but applaud able. Islam encourage such effort All Islam demand is that the discoveries and inventions should be used for purposes that Islam looks upon as permissible and beneficial.
Scientific research is of two kinds one based entirely on observation. This has never been in conflict with Qur’an. Experience shows that it has always verified the Qur’an and Sunnah. Many things in the Qur’an that were formerly difficult to understand have been made clear and understandable.
By the recent discoveries of science. The other are scientific assumptions based not on observation and belief but rather on want of sufficient knowledge or conjecture. Scientist have not so far arrived at conclusive certainty about them such assumption at times, if conflict with Qur’an, The right thing to do in such cased is to believe unreservedly without far fetched interpreting, the statement of the Qur’an and Sunnah, to take the conflicting assumptions of science as immature, and that as knowledge increases, science too will increasingly verify the Qur’an and Sunnah. For instance, many scientist believe that there is no such thing as a sky.
This belief is not based on certainty but merely on the absence of a definite reason for believing otherwise. Therefore we who have full faith in Qur’an and Sunnah can say with absolute certainty that there is a sky, that these scientist are not yet in possession of the required knowledge but as knowledge increases, they will come to admit the existence of a sky, just as they once denied some things but later were obliged to admit their existence.
Thirdly Allah says in Holy Qur’an “Allah has promised to those from amongst you who believe and do righteous deeds that He would surely make them His vicegerents ( grant them succession) on earth. (Noor 24:55)
The above Divine assertions clearly indicate that the way to regain honor, grandeur, exaltation glory and virtue by Muslims, lie only in their having a strong faith. If their relationship with Allah Ta’ala and Holy Prophet is strong and firm they are destined to be master of each and every thing on this earth. But if on the other hand, it becomes weak or it gets broke, disaster and degradation are bound to flow. History proves that the early Muslims had been able to reach the highest summit of honor and glory, whereas the present day Muslims see to have moved in the opposite direction .
Muslims had attained the high position in life because of the purity and strength of their faith and the excellence of their character. Conversely, the deplorable condition of the present day Muslims is the result of weakness in their faith and character the opposite of what their forefathers possessed. Therefore it will be right to say that today we are Muslims in name only
“An ear will come in the near future when Islam will exist merely in name and Qur’an will exist merely in writing
QUR'AN'S CHALLENGE
Alif Lam Ra. These are the verse of the Book (Qur'an) that makes things clear. (Hijr 15:1
Say: “If the whole of mankind and Jinns were to gather together to produce the like of this Qur'an they could not produce the like thereof, even if they backed up each other with help and support. (alAsrra 17:88)
And if ye are in doubt as to what We have revealed from time to time to Our servant, then produce a Sura like thereunto; and call your witnesses or helpers (if there are any) besides Allah, if your (doubts) are true. 2:23
Or do they say, “He (Muhammad Sallallaho alaihe wasallam)forged it?” Say: “Bring then a Sura like unto it, and call (to your aid) anyone you can besides Allah, if it be ye speak the truth!” (yunus10:38
Or they may say, “He (Muhammad Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) forged it.” Say, “Bring you then ten Suras (chapters) forged, like unto it, and call (to your aid) whomsoever you can, other than Allah! if ye speak the truth! (Hud 11:13