Als Quote by Zakir Naik
“Al-Qur'an is not a book of Science, ‘S-C-I-E-N-C-E’ but a book of Signs ‘S-I-G-N-S”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Islamic Studies, 2015
The Qur'an is intended as a guide of spiritual signs, not a scientific textbook.
In simple terms: Qur'an offers spiritual guidance, not scientific facts.
Key Takeaway
Seek its moral teachings, not scientific proof.
Themes
faith
interpretation
science
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
educational
When to use this quote
- religious study
- interfaith dialogue
- education
- science communication
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith and science?
- What role should scripture play in modern knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue it contains scientific insights.
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