International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue VIII, August 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186

Qur’an Addresses Science and Technology

Isah Onuweh Jimoh
Federal College of Education, Kano, Nigeria

I. INTRODUCTION

In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. All praises and adornment are due to Him alone, Who, is without partner, relatives, adviser nor assistance. Who, in His infinite wisdom and mercy sent down the Qur’an as a source of guidance and mercy to humanity? Wherein, both believers and unbelievers benefits directly or indirectly. May the peace, blessing and mercy of Allah be on the Chosen Servant of Allah Muhammad, who was sent too as a Mercy to the world and also onto his household, companions and those who tread his path till the Day of Accountability?
Islam as a religion which Allah established on earth through the Prophets (A.S.) evolves throughout the existence of man on earth. Series of divine Scriptures were revealed for the guidance of mankind. But human beings in their own nature, tends to manipulate the messages of Allah to suit their whims after the demise of their messengers. But Allah in His wisdom, planned to safeguard the Last Testament (Qur’an) to be the test of all time and generations due its universality.
Qur’an as the last message left nothing out. It deals with every aspects of human endeavor. Allah mentioned this in the Qur’an when He said:
وَمَا مِنْ دَابَّةٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا طَائِرٍ يَطِيرُ بِجَنَاحَيْهِ إِلَّا أُمَمٌ أَمْثَالُكُمْ مَا فَرَّطْنَا فِي الْكِتَابِ مِنْ شَيْءٍ ثُمَّ إِلَى رَبِّهِمْ يُحْشَرُونَ
There is not a moving (living) creature on earth, nor a bird that flies with its two wings, but are communities like you. We have neglected nothing in the Book, then unto their Lord they (all) shall be gathered.
Having said this, people are bound to ask series of questions on the above quoted verse. For example, people may ask Is the Qur’an not a book of Theology? What did the Qur’an say about telecommunication? What did it say on Biology, what did it say about Chemistry, Botany, what did it say…? goes on and on in thousands of things and ideas.