The Holy Qur’an is replete with verses encouraging man to ponder over the natural order and intricacy of God’s creation. Though it has been the case for much of history that religion and science have hardly seen eye to eye, yet the Muslim scientists of the late-Middle Ages – by spearheading the intellectual advancement of mankind – proved that the Holy Qur’an and science were not opposites. The Golden Age of Islam is a period of history that the Muslim world feels proud of and there is a deep desire within every Muslim to once again witness that great age of scientific enlightenment.
This book comprises of two addresses of His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V who is the leader of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which were delivered at UNESCO (Paris) and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Researchers Association (AMRA) Conference 2019. In his addresses he not only draws upon the Islamic age of enlightenment, demonstrating the rich legacy of Islamic contribution to mankind’s progress, but urges Muslim scientists in today’s day and age to excel in the world of academia with the aim of serving mankind.
At the beginning of the UNESCO address whilst commenting upon its founding objectives he said, ‘Islamic teachings require Muslims to work towards fulfilling these same objectives and to continually strive for the progress of humanity.’ At the AMRA Conference he emphasised the need for Muslim scientists to achieve great heights in their fields so that they are able to prove the existence of God in ever growing ways.
Whatever the academic inclination of the reader may be, this is sure to be a refreshing and distinctive treatise on science and religion, apt for the 21st century and one that doesn’t merely explain the harmony between the two but delves into the profound philosophy of Islam on science.
The Publishers
September 2020