This author explores the fascinating intersection of science, education, the Arab world, and Islam. As an accomplished astrophysicist and university professor, he brings a unique perspective to his writing. His insights, featured in prominent publications and international media, offer profound reflections on complex issues. His extensive experience and global recognition establish him as a leading scholar in discussions concerning Islam and science.
In secular Europe the veracity of modern science is almost always taken for granted. This book states that evolutionary theory does not contradict core Muslim beliefs, but that many scholars, from Islam's golden age to the present, adopted a worldview that accepted evolution as a given.
This book is the first of its kind. It is accessible and easy to read; it is as if you are having a conversation with the author. The book addresses challenges we face today in schools and everyday life. It is comprehensive without being too detailed. It gives a road map, a guide for how to handle controversial issues in science and Islam.
This first Element in the series Islam and the Sciences is introductory and aims to give readers a general overview of the wide and rich scope of interactions of Islam with the sciences, including past disputes, current challenges, and future outlooks.