URDU-CONFLICT AND CONCURRENCE IN RELIGION AND SCIENCE- AN ANALYTICAL STUDY IN THE LIGHT OF QURANIC INJUNCTIONS

Abstract

The article investigates the interplay between religion and science using the Holy Quran as a framework. It explores the past relationship and clashes between the two, emphasizing contemporary Western intellectuals' view of them as irreconcilable. The research then focuses on Muslim intellectuals' perspectives, highlighting a broader approach grounded in Islamic theology. Using qualitative methodology, the article discusses the Islamic notion of science and the natural world, viewing the Quran as a source of wisdom that supplements scientific research. It examines Quranic passages on wisdom, showing how investigation and intelligence are essential in both spiritual and scientific endeavors in Islam. The research also addresses the concepts of Al-Khalq (creation) and Taskhir-e-Kainat (subordination of the cosmos) in the Quran, presenting scientific investigation as a way to understand God's creation. It contends that extensive knowledge, encompassing belief and logic, might resolve the clash between religion and science by examining crucial Quranic segments. The study ultimately suggests that the connection between religion and science, rather than being confrontational, can be mutually beneficial from an Islamic perspective, offering a logical structure for combining scientific investigation with spiritual understanding.

Keywords

• Conflict, Concurrence, Religion, Science, Quran