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At this point, it will be useful to briefly define Islam and science: Islam: The religion Muslims follow, a monotheistic faith, revised and resent as was revealed many times before through earlier Prophets and Messengers, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. God revealed His Last Book (Quran) through His last Prophet, Muhammad (c. 570 – 632 CE) [7] , and it is valid and applicable until the end of time.

Science: The intellectual and practical campaign encompassing the systematic study of life and the universe focusing on the behaviour of physical and natural occurrences through observations and carefully designed experiments. Do these very different approaches ever reconcile? Yes, when science touches upon certainty and finds that which has been ‘correctly interpreted’ as being foretold by Islam. Finally, scientific knowledge is improving with new research and discoveries.

The same holds true for the understanding of Islam, as there are apparent meanings of the Quran as well as hidden meanings that are not immediately understood (exoteric and esoteric). However, the most important aspect of any advancement, either in Islam or science, is to make the world a better place to live in, not only for now but also for the generations to come.

That is to strive for the lasting peace and harmony of mankind, as scientific tools and its knowledge are used for both good causes as well as manipulation of the vulnerable and of destruction of life and habitats. In Islam, Muslims have not fully benefited from the teaching of Quran either, i.e., by implementing its laws in entirety and coming up with inspirational society. Will the world ever see the lasting peace and harmony?

Yes, Islam is waiting for the ‘Saviour’ (Mehdi), the 12 th successor of the Prophet, who will be assisted by Prophet Jesus (Resent by God), to revise peace and harmony after the tyranny and inequity. The world will become a beautiful and enjoyable place for all living species. As Islam goes further than science in forgiving and observing patience, i.e., Islam says: ‘ No two parties ever met (in a confrontation) at all, except victory was for the one who was greater of the two in pardoning’ .