Scientific Miracle of the Quran or Cherry Picking? | God's Cosmos Episode 6

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The video features Shaykh Hamza discussing how the Quran's description of the universe aligns with modern scientific discoveries, particularly the concept of the expanding universe, which corresponds with the Big Bang theory. He highlights a specific verse in the Quran that has historically been interpreted in various ways due to scholars’ limited scientific knowledge at the time. Some scholars interpreted the verse figuratively, suggesting it meant "power" or "provision" rather than a literal expansion. However, with current scientific understanding, the literal interpretation—that God is expanding the universe—is now seen as more accurate.

Shaykh Hamza argues that this is not cherry-picking; rather, it’s a well-informed interpretation, incorporating both Islamic scholarly tradition and modern science. The emphasis in the verse, he explains, seems to anticipate the tendency to misinterpret it figuratively, urging readers to understand it literally. He encourages viewers to explore Islamic sciences to fully understand these nuances and highlights a course titled Why Islam is True, which teaches rational arguments for Islam and critical engagement with modern science. This course is part of a broader curriculum aimed at equipping Muslims with tools to intellectually and scientifically articulate their beliefs.