Tag Archives: science and religion

Ep 70. Listener Interactions (Part 5): Creation of Adam and Why Islam is the Truth

Can we believe Adam peace be upon him refers to the first cell and Eve peace be upon her refers to the amniotic division? Can the subjective experience of spiritual elation serve as proof for claims of truth in religion? How do we raise children to love prayer when we sometimes have to discipline them […]

Science in the Golden Age of Islam

Note: A version of this vignette originally appeared as a topic of discussion in Andalus Book Club. Those born into Muslim families who had some connection to the tradition have been told from a young age stories about our past glories. Even today, whenever the subject of science and religion comes up, many are very quick […]

Harmony between the Quran and Science: It’s not that Simple!

The “Science vs. Religion” debate appears to be more of an issue for monotheistic religions than it is for those of the Far East. The claim that the universe was created by a God who is beyond the universe, coupled with what appears to be at times scientifically irreconcilable claims in sacred scriptures about the natural world, including human beings […]