islam Archives - International Society for Science & Religion (ISSR)

October 2024 Blog

Can the DNA of ISSR Be Changed? Muzaffar Iqbal President of the Center for Islamic Sciences Preamble The contemporary “Science and Religion” discourse is historically rooted in the redefinition of “science” and “religion” that took place in Europe under the complex kinetic forces arising out of the Scientific Revolution, the Protestant Reformation, and—more importantly—through introduction of a radical new concept of the cosmos and Insān, which is the gender-neutral Arabic word for a human being. This redefinition was the result of an ugly divorce that continues to create binaries (see below). The SR-Discourse has gone through distinct phases over the last three centuries, but its anatomy has always remained fixed within the broad spectrum of this relationship conceived as two entities in the equation which are either

December 2023 Blog Post

Islam and Science: Origins, Current Developments, and Hopes for the Future Shoaib Ahmed Malik Shoaib.malik@stmarys.ac.ak This blog post presents an insider's perspective on the evolving relationship between Islam and Science. As an active participant in this field, I begin with a historical context of the broader Science and Religion domain, setting the stage for a deeper dive into Islam and Science. The focus then shifts to recent advancements in this area, spotlighting key developments, influential thinkers, and significant milestones. This piece is tailored for fellow academics interested in the maturation of Islam and Science as a distinct and burgeoning area of scholarly research and dialogue. While this post offers a foundational overview, it is intended primarily as an introduction to the subject. If you would like