Islamic Scientific Schools

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century CE in its present form. Its followers, known as Muslims, believe in one God (Allah) and the prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him), who they believe is the last and final prophet in a long line of prophets that includes Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (May Allah shower His Blessings all of them). We believe that all the apostles preached Islam. There are six pillars of the Islamic Faith. Introduction to the Islamic Faith Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century CE in its present form. Its followers, known as Muslims, believe in one God (Allah) and the prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him), who they believe is the last and final prophet in a long line of prophets that includes Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (May Allah shower His Blessings all of them). We believe that all the apostl...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Islam provides a comprehensive framework for personal conduct, social responsibility, and community cohesion. This article explores the core Islamic beliefs Islam, one of the world’s major monotheistic religions, has profoundly influenced the lives of its adherents and the societies in which they live. Rooted in the teachings of the  Prophet Muhammad  (peace be upon him) and the  Quran , Islam provides a comprehensive framework for personal conduct, social responsibility, and community cohesion. This article explores the core Islamic beliefs and examines their impact on individuals and society. Core Beliefs of Islam The foundational beliefs of Islam, known as the  Six Articles of Faith , guide the spiritual and practical life of Muslims. These beliefs are: Belief in Allah : The absolute monotheism of Islam centers on the belief in one, all-powerful, and merciful God, Allah. This belief forms the foundatio...

In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The concept of angels in Islamic theology, particularly their  composition of light  ( Noor ) and their  extraordinary speed , presents a profound interface between spiritual knowledge and modern physics. By integrating Qur’anic verses, Hadith literature, and classical tafsir such as  Imam Ibn Jarir al-Tabari , one can explore the speed of angels in both theological and semi-quantitative terms. 1. Angels as Beings of Light 1.1 Hadith Descriptions Angels are described in Hadiths as: “The angels were created from light.” (Sahih Muslim) This indicates that angels are  non-material, energy-based entities , distinct from ordinary matter. Their light-based composition explains their  invisibility  to humans, as they do not interact with visible light in conventional ways. 1.2 Modern Physics Analogy In modern physics, light exists across a broad electromagnetic spectrum, most of which is  inv...