Course Overview

  • Synopsis

    This course will explore the various aspects of the emerging field known as Islam and Science. It will cover key important discussions that impact Muslims’ beliefs in relation to scientific developments. These will include the relationship between science and religion, laws of nature, miracles, big bang, design arguments, and evolution.

  • Aims

    The course will introduce you to the emergence of Islam and science, and the Islamisation of the sciences. It will take you through scientific miracles in the Qur’an, developments in the history of science, laws of nature, evolution and its challenges, randomness and God’s providence.

  • Entry Requirements

    This course is intended for all students of knowledge who possess an intermediate level of understanding ʿAqīdah (beliefs).

Course Structure
Study Mode Online
Course Duration 9 Lessons
Cost Free 
Instructor Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik
Textbook Various resources will be used

All lesson recordings available on-demand!

This 9 lesson course  will provide a unique opportunity to study the various aspects of emerging field known as Islam and Science. It will take you through the history of science, miracles in the Qur’an, laws of nature, design arguments, evolution and its challenges. Science has made significant impacts on religious traditions with Islam being no different. This course will help present those interfaces with clarity along with ways of addressing those concerns.

Topics Covered
Lesson 1 History of Science and Religion
Lesson 2 Classification of Science and Religion
Lesson 3 History of Islam and Science
Lesson 4 Islamisation of Science
Lesson 5 Scientific Miracles in the Qur'ān
Lesson 6
 Physics and Theology
Lesson 7
 Islam and Evolution
Lesson 8
 Contingency Argument
Lesson 9 Islam and Science


Learning Outcomes

Learn traditional Islamic knowledge in a thorough, practical and transforming way

  • Understand the different discussions in the field of Islam and science

  • Appreciate the historical developments in the field

  • Recognise at the various ways Islam and science can relate to one another

  • Learn how to respond to various contentions between Islam and science

  • Have the opportunity to discuss challenging questions with one of the leading experts in this field

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Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik

Senior Instructor

Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik was an Assistant Professor of the Natural Sciences at Zayed University for seven years. He is presently serving as a Visiting Researcher at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham (UK). Holding dual expertise in Science and Religion, he has a PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Nottingham, UK) and a PhD in Theology (University of St Mary’s, Twickenham, UK). His acclaimed work, Islam and Evolution: Al-Ghazālī and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm (Routledge), earned recognition as the top academic book of science and religion by the International Society for Science and Religion in 2022. Currently, he is engaged in crafting an educational textbook and a micrograph that delve into the nexus of Islam and evolution, both under the imprints of Routledge. Moreover, he is actively involved in curating several edited volumes and special issues. Notably, he is the Chief Editor for Palgrave’s recently inaugurated Islam and Science book series and encyclopedia, thus further enriching the discourse at this scholarly intersection.
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FAQs

  • How long is this course?

    This course is based on 9 lessons (1 hour 30 mins each).

  • What do I need to access this course?

    All you need is a reliable internet connection and access to a personal computer, tablet or phone – our online courses are responsive and designed to work across all platforms. We also recommend that you study the courses somewhere quiet so that you can concentrate and get the most out of the rich, helpful information they contain.

  • Do I require additional resources?

    No. Various course material will be shared during the course.

  • Will there be recording available if I miss a class?

    Yes. Recordings of each lesson will be posted within a day. All recordings will remain accessible for the academic year.

  • Will I get a qualification or ijazah?

    If you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.

  • I'm not in the UK, does that matter?

    No, absolutely not – in fact that’s one of the main reasons we developed our online courses, so that more people from around the world could benefit from our training.

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