Abstract
The increased interest in understanding the influence of spirituality on the diverse domains of life, and alongside, the inherent pathways with science continues to draw the interest of both academicians and professionals. In the context of Muslim communities, however, and in view of their struggle for educational reforms, this issue is considered as highly critical, given Muslim active spiritual and religious take on life. This preliminary study explores the linkages associating Muslim spirituality to science and its instruction. This research shows that for science instruction, spirituality is naturally interconnected with science, helps broaden the horizon of exploration, nurtures Muslims’ connection with the divine, and helps refine their ethical responsibility towards society and nature. Further empirical research on the effects of spirituality on students’ learning attitudes to sciences and instructors’ delivery would bring to light how Muslim spiritual values shape current personal and educational developments.
Highlights
Science continues to accomplish great advancements in nature, technology and the overall improvement of the quality of life. With these revolutionary and innovative technological advancements, science appears to have failed to help man regain his lost balance, happiness, and peace in face of the complex moral and ethical dilemmas, escalating environmental crises, and deepening confusion on the purpose of life, morality, destiny of human societies and consciousness of the universe. This state of affairs calls for critical re-evaluation of the philosophy of science, scientific education and instructional pedagogy; the relationship between science and belief, and the potential role spirituality can play in the process of tapping inner human capabilities in the understanding of universe
Science is built upon the empirical method, which is based on observations, reasoning and the continual testing of hypotheses against the material world (Watson 2009, 315)
Spirituality should neither be dismissed altogether, especially with regards to the active presence of intuition and subjective feelings nor taken as escape from the objective work of science; but rather should operate within the context of scientific investigation, challenged with fundamental questions, and having a capacity which supersedes the conventional horizons of science; including for instance questions of universal consciousness, life purpose, origins of the world and human destiny
Summary
Science continues to accomplish great advancements in nature, technology and the overall improvement of the quality of life. It will help students connect their spiritual experience with the content of science, use their innate abilities to further understand natures or appreciate the laws of the physical world, and learn how to grasp the meanings of things; how are they inter-related; and who and why in the first place related them.
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