Inclusion Of Islamic Literature In Scientific Studies

There’s been a long-term debate regarding the inclusion of Islamic literature in science education. A renowned Pakistani personality Pervez Hoodbhoy wrote many articles and appeared on different television channels opposing the mentioning of Islamic literature in scientific subjects (Physics, Biology). He says that Islam has nothing to do with science. According to him in order to get proper education and appropriate knowledge, one must isolate the religion completely from science. Hoodbhoy said on a TV channel that it sounds weird for him to hear that the world came into existence with just two words. Isn’t this the contempt of Islam!

First of all I would say that, the Islamic literature mentioned in the books issued by the Boards of Education just comprises of a few Ayahs (Verses) with Urdu translation, and not the whole study is based upon the religion. Only the first chapter of the books is dedicated to the relationship of Islam and science. And if someone manages to read the prefaces of these books, the chief editor has stated the reason for the inclusion of the Quranic verses And Ahadees-e-Rasool (SAWW). In the preface it is written that religious literature is included to realize the students about the religious values and the mutual relation between Islam and science.

Secondly, I would like to say that how can we forget that Islam strongly emphasizes on seeking knowledge. It also supports the theories of science. Many verses of the Qur’an clearly support the scientific studies and discoveries which are made after a very long period of the revelation of the Qur’an.