Ziauddin Sardar (1951–) may be surprised at this characterisation, but in my view he can be considered as a modern-day version of Ibn Rushd, albeit…
How women scientists fare in the Arab world
Rana Dajani argues that true equality for women scientists requires recognition of their family roles as well. I will never forget a rich Arab businessman…
Muslim Responses to the Evolution Theory
The first encounter with Darwin’s theory of evolution in the Muslim world did not occur through translating his book On the Origin of Species, first…
Understanding Qurʾanic Miracle Stories in the Modern Age
A Book Review by Pr. Nidhal Guessoum of “Understanding Qurʾanic Miracle Stories in the Modern Age”, Isra Yazicioglu, Penn State University Press, 2013
Belief in Dialogue: Science, Culture and Modernity
Path-breaking debate on science and religion From 21 to 23 June 2011, a big conference was held at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) in…
Muslim Astronomer Weighs In On The Religion-Science Debate
Over at Big Questions Online, astronomer Nidhal Guessoum asks Why Should Scientists Care About Religion? “As a Muslim scientist,” he writes, “I spend much time…
Universities must inspire students as well as teach
Education in the Arab world must equip students with more than textbook learning as they go forward into an uncertain future, says Rana Dajani
Knowledge regained
In contrast to their forebears, modern Muslims have a childlike view of science, especially evolution. This needs to change
God and Evolution: Easier For Muslims Than Christians?
If you think Christian scientists like Francis Collins and Kenneth Miller have a hard time defending their acceptance of evolution from creationists and atheists–you might…
The Arabs’ scientific vision
Winds of change blow through research centres and universities operating in the Middle East.
Religion Didn’t Kill Science In The Middle East
Science in the Middle East isn’t dead, but it isn’t exactly alive, either. According to Thomson Reuters’ Science Watch, the Arabian, Persian and Turkish Middle…
An Interview with Nidhal Guessoum
In this interview Nidhal Guessoum responds to questions about Islam, science and explains how he came to be an astrophysicist.