The relation between Qur'an and science is strongly affirmed in Islamic thought. Almost all sources, classical and modern, agree that the Qur’an encourages the acquisition of science and scientific knowledge.[1]
The contemporary Islamic discourse on the Qur’an and science abounds with assertions of the relationship between the two. This presumed relationship is construed in a variety of ways, the most common of which are the efforts to prove the divine nature of the Qur’an through modern science.[1]
The belief that Qur'an had prophesied scientific theories and discoveries - known as Ijaz al-Qur'an - has become a strong and widespread belief in the contemporary Islamic world. Alleged prophecies are often provided to show a connection between the Qur'an and miracles, and to support the belief of divine origin for the Qur'an.
Qur'an contains many verses describing the universe creation; God created heavens and earth in six ages [7:54], the earth was created in two ages[41:9], and in two other ages (into a total of four) God furnished the creation of the earth with mountains, rivers and fruit-gardens [41:10]. God also created the Seven Heavens, one atop of another. It also states that there was some sort of a massive split between the Heavens and the Earth. The Quran contains many passages on this topic.
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