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{{QualityScore|Lead=2|Structure=3|Content=3|Language=3|References=3}} | {{QualityScore|Lead=2|Structure=3|Content=3|Language=3|References=3}}Among the many and diverse matters discussed in or touched upon by [[Islam and Scripture|Islamic scriptures]] are topics of direct or indirect scientific interest. These topics include reproductive science, embryology, cosmology, medicine, and a slew of other topics. While mainstream academic scholars and scientists have found the discussion of these topics contained in Islamic scripture to be unremarkable in its seventh-century context, in recent times, many traditional Muslim scholars and figures have argued that Islamic scriptures contains statements which not only adhere to but also predict modern science. Criticism of these ideas has been widespread and has even come from Muslim scholars themselves. | ||
Among the many and diverse matters discussed in or touched upon by [[Islam and Scripture|Islamic scriptures]] are topics of direct or indirect scientific interest. These topics include reproductive science, embryology, cosmology, medicine, and a slew of other topics. While mainstream academic scholars and scientists have found the discussion of these topics contained in Islamic scripture to be unremarkable in its seventh-century context, in recent times, many traditional Muslim scholars and figures have argued that Islamic scriptures contains statements which not only adhere to but also predict modern science. Criticism of these ideas has been widespread and has even come from Muslim scholars themselves. | |||
==Philosophical concerns regarding the idea of a scientific miracle== | ==Philosophical concerns regarding the idea of a scientific miracle== | ||
Many take seriously the idea that the Quran contains [[Miracle|miraculous]] foreknowledge of modern science. Certain philosophical considerations have often been proposed as being of interest for those who either take these ideas seriously or who are considering whether they should. | Many take seriously the idea that the Quran contains [[Miracle|miraculous]] foreknowledge of modern science. Certain philosophical considerations have often been proposed as being of interest for those who either take these ideas seriously or who are considering whether they should. | ||
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*A scriptural statement containing a scientific statement would be evident as a miracle if and only if it is at once: (1) unambiguous and intentional, (2) ascertainably unknowable at the time of revelation, and (3) scientifically sound, because: | *A scriptural statement containing a scientific statement would be evident as a miracle if and only if it is at once: (1) unambiguous and intentional, (2) ascertainably unknowable at the time of revelation, and (3) scientifically sound, because: | ||
**(1) An ambiguous or unintentional scientific statement could be correct only by accident | **(1) An ambiguous or unintentional scientific statement could be correct only by accident | ||
**(2) A scientific statement knowable at the time and place of revelation would not be a miracle | **(2) A scientific statement knowable at the time and place of revelation would not be a miracle | ||