CORRELATION OF SCIENCE AND THEOLOGY ACCORDING TO THE QUR’AN AND HADITH

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This article examines the correlation between science and theology through the Qur’an and hadith as primary sources of Islamic teachings. It highlights how Qur’anic and hadith discussions cover many branches of knowledge, including biology, astronomy, physics, mathematics, language, and chemistry. The study argues that scientific research should not only advance knowledge but also draw humans nearer to God, maintaining harmony without dissolving the distinct identities of science and theology.

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CORRELATION OF SCIENCE AND THEOLOGY ACCORDING TO THE QUR’AN AND HADITH Umma Farida1*, D.I. Ansusa Putra2, Yani’ah Wardani3, Abdurrohman Kasdi1 and Siti Mujibatun4 1 State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Kudus, Jl. Conge Ngembalrejo, PO BOX 51, Kudus, 59322, Indonesia 2 State Islamic University (UIN) Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi, Jl. Lintas Jambi-Muaro Bulian KM. 16, Jambi, 36363, Indonesia 3 State Islamic University (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 95, Jakarta, 15412, Indonesia 4 State Islamic University (UIN) Walisongo, Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka KM.02, Semarang, 50185, Indonesia (Received 31 January 2022, revised 28 July 2022) Abstract This article aims to reveal the correlation between Science and Theology using the perspective of the Qur’an and hadith as the source of Islamic teachings. The Qur’an and hadith discuss various knowledge and sciences, such as Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, languages and Chemistry. It requires that scientific research and findings are not merely for the benefit of scientific advancement but also should be able to bring humans closer to God. The advances in Science should be able to bring humans closer to God. Theology that is often considered static and too dogmatic should always be able to run harmoniously and healthily side by side with Science. Because talking about the correlation between Science and Theology means trying to find the relationship between Science and religion, it doesn ’t mean uniting or even mixing up. The identity or character of the two entities does not have to be lost and must be maintained. Science in the Qur ’an and hadith has a strong correlation with Theology and faith. Theology is no longer limited to questioning and polemicizing the interpretation of God ’s territory. Islamic theology should have entered a progressive realm oriented to solve the present and future realities relating to all problems of human life in this universe. Keywords: Science, Theology, Qur’an, Hadith 1. Introduction Indonesia is a country that is geographically prone to natural disasters. Landslides, fires and even tsunamis have occurred in this country. Humans also made various efforts to overcome this disaster, although with different approaches. Scientists usually see disasters in terms of natural phenomena and the changes they cause. Meanwhile, the religious or theologians will justify the *[E-mail: ummafarida@iainkudus.ac.id](E-mail: ummafarida@iainkudus.ac.id), tel.: +6281326267772 catastrophic event as God’s intervention for action storage and human abuse of exploitation of Nature. These two different approaches often cause tension between the two parties, so that finding common ground between Science and Theology is an alternative solution to break the tension. The search for common ground between Science and Theology is not as easy as turning the hand. The paradigm that Science works objectively and is based on progressivity to achieve advancement and development, which is often a theological problem. Scientists tend to see Theology as static and dogmatic. Yet the same time, Theology is also challenged by the results and side effects of the Science. The urgency to bring together Science and Theology is increasingly urgent to avoid abuse of scientific neutrality [1] . Moreover, the aim of Science since the Renaissance period has been applied by placing humans as rulers and giving them the freedom to exploit Nature for the benefit of humans themselves, regardless of the consequences and impacts [2] . As a result, Science is not normatively neutral because a specific worldview shaped it. This non-neutrality has resulted in an attitude of discrediting religion and Theology. They consider that it is unable to go hand in hand with developments in Science and technology. The theologians ’ efforts to construct a Science-theistic are beneficial in criticizing the scientific deviations and incorporating the spiritual values for Science. Th

FAQs

How does the article connect science with Islamic theology?

It uses the Qur’an and hadith as sources, arguing that scientific knowledge and theology are correlated and can develop side by side without losing their distinct identities.

Which fields of knowledge are mentioned as discussed in the Qur’an and hadith?

The article points to multiple sciences, including biology, astronomy, physics, mathematics, languages, and chemistry.

What is the main concern behind bringing science and theology together?

It aims to reduce tension caused by viewing disasters and knowledge through differing frameworks, and to prevent misuse of scientific neutrality and anti-religious attitudes.

Aug 27, 2026

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