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Science and TechnologyOne of the hallmarks of Islam is its complete harmony with science.A Muslim considers conflict between scientific facts andreligion to be impossible. Religion comes from God, The Firstand The Last, and so does the universe that He alone created. Itis impossible for one to contradict the other.A Muslim assumes that a natural explanation can be found foreverything in God’s creation- from the formation of the stars andgalaxies to the origin and diversity of different species. A Muslimshould never rely on miracles to explain natural phenomena. AMuslim believes that miracles are instances where God contravenesHis own natural laws for a specific reason, such as to assistone of His Prophets or to answer a prayer. Miraculous explanationsshould never be resorted to in order to explain something inthe natural world or to cover up human ignorance on a scientificmatter.There has never been a scientific fact or a valid scientific theorythat contradicted the teachings of Islam. Whatever science uncovers,it only increases our knowledge of God’s magnificentcreation. This is why Islam actively encourages scientific endeavorsand why the Qur'an commands us to study God’s signs innature. In fact, the Qur'an has many amazing scientific references,that with the help of today’s modern technological advancements,are just recently becoming fully understood.Islam also allows us to fully enjoy the fruits of human ingenuity.We are encouraged to strive to better the world. Islam welcomestechnological advances. Technology can be employed for good orevil. Technology itself is neutral. It is our responsibility to use theknowledge that God has blessed us with for the betterment of allhumanity.54
In the early days of Islam, when people adhered to its beliefs andprinciples, there was a flowering of science, culture, trade, andtechnology. Scholars in the Islamic world researched and advancedthe fields of mathematics, chemistry, physics, medicine,astronomy, architecture, art, literature, geography, history, andmore. Muslim scientists invented the magnetic compass, the astrolabe,and the clock pendulum, to name a few. Many criticalsystems such as algebra, the Arabic numerals (which are the samenumbers that we currently use), and the very concept of zero (vitalto the advancement of mathematics) were introduced to medievalEurope through Muslim scholars. The teachings of Islambrought about this scientific awareness, which eventually ignitedand propelled the European Renaissance. It was only after peoplebegan deviating from the simple original Islamic principles andbeliefs that the advancements and scientific achievements of theMuslim world began to cease and fall into obscurity.55
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Page 3 and 4: Table of ContentsPreface 5What Is I
Page 5 and 6: PrefaceThe purpose of this work is
Page 7 and 8: y the name Allah. For a Muslim, All
Page 9 and 10: dominion. None can resist His decre
Page 11 and 12: God, even if the worshipper intends
Page 13 and 14: other hand, is merely an intention,
Page 15 and 16: Belief in His BooksMuslims believe
Page 17 and 18: theism were Muslims. Likewise, when
Page 19 and 20: penalty is Hell. Heaven and Hell ar
Page 21 and 22: The Free Will of the Human BeingAn
Page 23 and 24: The Five Pillars of IslamThere are
Page 25 and 26: One must remember that Islam does n
Page 27 and 28: pilgrims wear simple garments that
Page 29 and 30: Judgment. No new Prophet or Messeng
Page 31 and 32: 4. And there is none comparable unt
Page 33 and 34: The Prophet () showed Muslims how t
Page 35 and 36: with God, committing polytheism. An
Page 37 and 38: cause just like everything else, he
Page 39 and 40: Jesus ()Jesus () was a Prophet and
Page 41 and 42: Sin and RepentanceSin is willfully
Page 43 and 44: Organizational Structure of IslamIs
Page 45 and 46: Islamic LawIslamic law is derived o
Page 47 and 48: The Islamic Dress CodeIslam promote
Page 49 and 50: Women in IslamWomen and men are equ
Page 51 and 52: Male Chauvinism and the MuslimWorld
Page 53: All of these practices are against
Page 57 and 58: God has prepared for us the light o
Page 59: May God bless us all with guidance.
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