A Muslim view on science and the perception of the World
A Muslim view on science and the perception of the World
Humanity has long observed nature, studied its laws and tried to understand the essence of what is happening. We call the reflection of our observations science.
This science consists of laws, theories and hypotheses that shape our understanding of the world. However, an important factor that often remains unnoticed is human perception: the bridge between philosophy, the laws of nature and theories. Our upbringing and experience expand the horizons of this perception, allowing us to see what previously eluded our attention.
An atheist’s view of science
For atheists, science is a tool for explaining chance. Atheists believe that everything in the world happened spontaneously, without a purposeful plan, and that the interaction of objects and substances occurs chaotically, according to a set of random patterns. Within the framework of their world view, this is where their point of view ends: nature is simply a chain of physical and chemical processes that exist without a higher purpose and control.
Islamic view of science
Muslims believe that our world is not a product of chance. We see it as a system created and organized by the Almighty Lord. Everything in this world is subject to His will and every detail is predetermined. Almighty Allah said in the Koran (meaning of the commentary), “To Him belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth. He has no son nor does He share sovereignty with anyone. He created everything [in the world], giving [each creation] its appropriate qualities [and proportion].” (Sura Al-Furqan, ayah 2).
This ayah emphasizes that the world is arranged with precision and harmony. The laws of nature are manifestations of the will of Allah ﷻ and all processes in the world are controlled and regulated.
The Almighty Creator established the laws of human interaction with this world. We can see with our own eyes how each creation in this world performs its specific function.
An example of an organized system
For a better understanding, we can draw an analogy with the construction of a school. It is not enough to simply erect a building and gather children in it. For the full functioning of an educational institution, a clearly developed system is necessary: the concept of education, the management structure, the personnel base and the curriculum. Only after this does the school become a place where children can gain knowledge. This is not a spontaneous process but the result of a well-thought-out organization.
Likewise, our world is not a chaotic accumulation of accidents but a system in which each process has its own purpose and meaning. When two substances react, this reaction is not a random result of their interaction but a consequence of a predetermined law established by Allah ﷻ. Even the burning of a sheet of paper in a fire does not happen by itself but because it is embedded in the system of the world. These processes are a manifestation of the will of the Almighty, His wise plan.
Conclusion
Thus, Islam teaches us to see the world not as a random coincidence, but as a harmonious system created by the One Creator. Every process, every interaction of objects is subject to the laws established by God. This awareness gives Muslims a deep understanding of their responsibility for how they live in this world and inspires them to study science as a way to comprehend the wisdom of Allah ﷻ.
Science in the Islamic world view is not only a way to study the world but also a way to strengthen faith, because science shows us how perfect and orderly our world is, created by the will of the Almighty Creator.
