BOOK REVIEW: ISLAM, SCIENCE, MUSLIMS AND TECHNOLOGY BY SEYYED HOSSEIN NASR IN CONVERSATION WITH MUZAFFAR IQBAL

Ulasan Buku: Islam, Science, Muslims and Technology by Seyyed Hossein Nasr in Conservation with Muzaffar Iqbal

  • Badlihisham Mohd Nasir, (Corresponding author) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Ahmad Muhyuddin Hassan Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Siti Fatimah Mokhtar Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Nur Amirah Jamal Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Fatimah Aisyah Sukri Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Aida Atikah Akhir Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Keywords: Islamic science, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Muzaffar Iqbal, modern technology, science and religion

Abstract

 

This book is divided into three comprehensive and interrelated sections discussing the dilemmas of science andtechnology with religion faced by Islam and its followers. The first part consists of two chapters with four sessions of conversation, while the second part also contains four similar sessions between Seyyed Hossein Nasr and Muzaffar Iqbal on selected themes. The final section discusses the broader views of both scholars on controversial issues in the Islamic world. Both aim to address these issues in a relaxed conversation interwoven with scientific facts, highlighting high academic discourse. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a renowned Islamic thinker and professor at George Washington University, and Muzaffar Iqbal, a Pakistani scholar with a background in chemistry, explore various themes including the relationship between Islam and science, the necessity of integrating Islamic philosophy with scientific endeavors, and the impact of modern technology on Muslim life and the environment. They argue for a balanced approach to science and technology that respects Islamic principles and traditions, and they critique the modern, secular perspective that often neglects spiritual dimensions. This book provides a foundation for understanding how authentic Islamic science can be revived to contribute positively to contemporary civilization.

Author Biographies

Badlihisham Mohd Nasir, (Corresponding author), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Proffesor
Fakulti Tamadun Islam,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Johor Bharu
Johor.
Email: badlihisham@utm.my

Ahmad Muhyuddin Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Senior Lecturer
Fakulti Tamadun Islam,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Johor Bharu
Johor.


Siti Fatimah Mokhtar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Master Candidate
Fakulti Tamadun Islam,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Johor Bharu
Johor.

Nur Amirah Jamal, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Master Candidate
Fakulti Tamadun Islam,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Johor Bharu
Johor.

Fatimah Aisyah Sukri, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Master Candidate
Fakulti Tamadun Islam,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Johor Bharu
Johor.

Aida Atikah Akhir, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Master Candidate
Fakulti Tamadun Islam,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Johor Bharu
Johor.

 

References

Islam, Science, Muslims and Technology by Seyyed Hossein Nasr in Conservation with Muzaffar Iqbal

Seyyed Hossein Nasr and Muzaffar Iqbal. 2009. 222 Halaman. ISBN 978-0-9738744-2-6 dan Harga $549.47.

Published
2020-06-15
How to Cite
Mohd Nasir, B., Hassan, A. M., Mokhtar, S. F., Jamal, N. A., Sukri, F. A., & Akhir, A. A. (2020). BOOK REVIEW: ISLAM, SCIENCE, MUSLIMS AND TECHNOLOGY BY SEYYED HOSSEIN NASR IN CONVERSATION WITH MUZAFFAR IQBAL. Al-Hikmah, 12(1), 71-75. Retrieved from https://spaj.ukm.my/jalhikmah/index.php/jalhikmah/article/view/397
Section
Book Reviews

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