The Principles of Faith (Arkan al-Iman) and Their Correlation with Medical and Scientific Verses (Ayat) in al-Qur'an al-Karim

Abstract

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5915/30-1-16287In the Glorious Qur'an, there are about 1153 out of a total 6236 (18.5%) Ayat (verses) that deal with different medical/scientific themes. We believe that the rationale behind those scientific references in the Glorious Qur'an is mainly to support the cause of faith especially in Allah All-Mighty and in the hereafter as there is a strong correlation(> 92%) between the principles of faith and these Ayat. Actually in 86% of these Ayat there is one or more principle of faith in the same Ayah (verse) which has the scientific reference while in the remaining 14% of these Ayat, a principle of faith is stated in the Ayah that precedes and/or that follows. These principles of Iman (faith) are: Iman inAllah, the angels, the revealed books, the messengers, the hereafter, and destiny.This study demonstrated that the Qur'an is mainly a Book of Iman and Hidayah (guidance), but it is also a Book that encourages science and research.Presented at the 30th annual convention of the Islamic Medical Association of North America, July 26-August 1, 1997. Amman, Jordan