Advancing theological and scientific literacy for today’s ʿulamāʾ
The legitimate use of force within an established territory is a central component of the modern state. States are a recent innovation--and other forms of political organization are possible. (William Shepherd/"Italian Unification")
Muslim responses to the publication of Darwin's On the Origin of Species were mixed, but Islamic creationism is on the rise. (NASA/"Abell 2744 Cluster")
Evolution is an organizing principle for the wealth of evidence on biological change. (NIH/"Mitochondria")
Dr. Rana Dajani explains the theory of evolution through the lens of Islam. (John6536/"Kew Gardens")
Have the shifts in human understanding on the origins of the universe influenced interpretations of scripture? (Beau Rogers/"Starry Night")
The Big Bang model is the most widely held theory of the evolution of the universe. (NASA/"Abell 2744 Cluster")
How should we think about indigenous reform efforts that mirror Western modernist critiques of religion? (Roy Berman/"Turban holy site")
Is the mind and spirit distinct from matter? (eltpics/"Flying Man")
Did Al-Afghani object to the idea of natural selection? (Nasim Yousaf/"Khaksar Movement")
What are the assumptions and beliefs that undergird the science of our time? (Sunny M5/"Sunset")
The Madrasa Discourses project proposes that a conciliation of traditional Islamic thought with contemporary scientific and philosophical worldviews can result in orthodox affirmations of human dignity essential for peaceful coexistence in a pluralistic world.
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