THE 'SCIENTIFIC MIRACLE OF THE QUR'ĀN,' PSEUDOSCIENCE, AND CONSPIRACISM.

This article, after tracing a precise classification of the exegetical trend known as iʿjāz ʿilmī, summarizes and discusses the criticism leveled at it and examines how the 'scientific interpretation' of the Qur'ān is liable to blend with pseudoscience and conspiracy theories to the detriment of a s...

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Publicado en:Zygon: Journal of Religion & Science Vol. 52; no. 1; pp. 146 - 172
Autor principal: Bigliardi, Stefano
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Publicado: Open Library of Humanities Mar2017
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Sumario:This article, after tracing a precise classification of the exegetical trend known as iʿjāz ʿilmī, summarizes and discusses the criticism leveled at it and examines how the 'scientific interpretation' of the Qur'ān is liable to blend with pseudoscience and conspiracy theories to the detriment of a solid harmonization of science and religion and of a genuine appreciation of natural science. Furthermore, the article offers some practical ideas that can be implemented in order to effectively and fairly address iʿjāz ʿilmī in the Muslim world.