Islam teaches the same involvement...

Islam teaches the same involvement, but with moderation, with focus being on short- and long-term benefits (the world and Hereafter)! [4] Any time spent in striving to improving one’s situation as well as others, is considered an act of worship. Scientific observations, depending upon interpretations, are mostly in accordance with what Islam has revealed over 1400 years ago.

However, those hypotheses in which science denies the presence of a Creator and suggests that ‘somehow’ the universe and life started on their own, are in direct conflict with Islam, as well as other monotheistic religions (Judaism and Christianity). The purpose of the article is neither to highlight the agreement between Islam and science nor the opposite but to share some basic information on few topics of interest where, at the moment, these two seem to converge or diverge.

Islamic laws were relayed to people by God, through the Book (Quran) which was revealed upon Prophet Mohammed, the Quran being the last Book Revealed upon the last Prophet. Together with his successors, Prophet Mohammed acted upon these Verses and interpreted the Message of God – as per the wisdom and intellect levels of people, which remain valid until the Doomsday. In contrast, scientific discoveries have taken place over the course of many centuries, across a vast spectrum of subjects.

In this article, only some topics are referred to, with respect to Islamic perspectives. Islam encourages one to think, reflect and organise affairs for the betterment of oneself as well as others, [5] but has God Given complete freedom to humankind to manage their affairs? No, the freedom is with bounds and compulsion is also with limits; in Islam the matter is between the two.

[6] Science has its own restrictions and bounds imposed by the society but subject to change, depending upon the observed harms or perceived risks to humanity or nature. And this does not come without controversies, as there are political and economic gains spoiling the positivity of science, i.e., production of lethal weapons, causing economic instabilities and harming the environment.

In predominantly Muslim countries, the same is practised through misinterpretations of Holy Verses of Quran, hence the fruits of its principles and knowledge are only reflected in some individuals who try to adhere to its true message. Both Islam and science recommend to abstain when in doubt, whether it is practised or not.