Is it possible to prove miracles scientifically, even though the matter is of suspending of the laws of nature?
The Best example of a miracle I can think of; that I think maybe proveable scientifically is the Quran, because; firstly you look at its perfection. It is beyond anything of what the capacity of the Human Brain can imitate let alone produce something in the likeness. The other thing is the protection prophecy in the Quran Surah al-Furqan 25: verse 9. The Quran remains protected even this very day; after fourteen centuries.
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Miracles, by definition, are breaks in scientific laws. Things which cannot be explained by our scientific understanding, or more specifically, things which CONTRADICT established scientifc laws.
Nevertheless, we can use science to analyze WHERE and HOW the miracle took place. But to be a miracle, it must be beyond scientific explanation.
For example, all that masajid were left standing after the tsunami, while everything else was destroyed. Even some rickety wooden masajid that were so poorly built. How can we explain this? It is beyond our scientific understanding.
Howevre, we can use science to undertstand the nature of the miracle by investigating the force of the tsunami, the durability of materials in the masajid, etc. This helps us understand what is so miraculous about the miracle.
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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Surely I was sent to perfect the qualities of righteous character" [Musnad Ahmad, Muwatta Mâlik]
About the miracle of the Qur'an, how is this scientifically proven? A miracle it certainly is but how can science prove it?
Only by irrefutable observation.
It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, and obedience to Allâh, etc.) that you turn your faces towards east and (or) west (in prayers); but Al-Birr is (the quality of) the one who believes in Allâh, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of love for it, to the kinsfolk, to the orphans, and to Al-Masâkîn (the poor), and to the wayfarer, and to those who ask, and to set slaves free, performs As-Salât, and gives the Zakât, and keep their word whenever they make a promise, and who are patient in extreme poverty and ailment (disease) and at the time of persecution, hardship, and war. Such are the people of the truth and they are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious).
Is it possible to prove miracles scientifically, even though the matter is of suspending of the laws of nature?
Right now it is most likely not possible. Yes, I believe that miracles could perhaps be explained scientifically, but only when G-d grants us such knowledge.
format_quote Originally Posted by Ahmed Waheed
The Quran remains protected even this very day; after fourteen centuries.
And the Torah does as well
That brings up another thought. Could the continued existance of Jews, Christians, and Muslims - despite all the forces that have attempted to obliterate them (The Romans used to feed Christians & Jews to the Lions, the Holocaust, etc.) - have survived since their inception. Could this be a proof of G-d?
Miracles, by definition, are breaks in scientific laws. Things which cannot be explained by our scientific understanding, or more specifically, things which CONTRADICT established scientifc laws.
I would tend to disagree, though slightly.
In my view, Miracles are things that seem to break the natural laws; However, they are simply so advanced that we cannot possibly understand them. If someone would to attempt to explain it to us, it would be like us trying to explain Calculus to a person from 3000 years ago.
That brings up another thought. Could the continued existance of Jews, Christians, and Muslims - despite all the forces that have attempted to obliterate them (The Romans used to feed Christians & Jews to the Lions, the Holocaust, etc.) - have survived since their inception. Could this be a proof of G-d?
That's an interesting idea, yoshiyahu. It is similar to an argument that I have used. If we examine civilizations throughout History we will find that no matter how isolated they are chronologically or geographically, there has always been a dominant belief in God. What's even more amazing is that even in the polytheistic civilizations, there is still ONE God in supreme control. eg. Zeus for the Greeks
This confirms the Islamic belief that God has sent Prophets to humanity to constantly bring them on the right track after deviation.
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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Surely I was sent to perfect the qualities of righteous character" [Musnad Ahmad, Muwatta Mâlik]
That brings up another thought. Could the continued existance of Jews, Christians, and Muslims - despite all the forces that have attempted to obliterate them (The Romans used to feed Christians & Jews to the Lions, the Holocaust, etc.) - have survived since their inception. Could this be a proof of G-d?
Well, IMO, the best proof is that Vedas, Torah, Bible, and Quran have similar concepts for example, afterlife, heaven, and hell. Check out Dr. Naik's commentary on this.
It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, and obedience to Allâh, etc.) that you turn your faces towards east and (or) west (in prayers); but Al-Birr is (the quality of) the one who believes in Allâh, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of love for it, to the kinsfolk, to the orphans, and to Al-Masâkîn (the poor), and to the wayfarer, and to those who ask, and to set slaves free, performs As-Salât, and gives the Zakât, and keep their word whenever they make a promise, and who are patient in extreme poverty and ailment (disease) and at the time of persecution, hardship, and war. Such are the people of the truth and they are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious).
I don't think stating a Miracle being "beyond Scientific proof" or beyond the laws of nature. In fact even miracles cannot break natural laws.
I personally consider a mathmatical inprobability, as a "Miracle", explained by the concept that God works in mysterious ways. Miracles cannot break natural laws, but can seem to be within a Chaotic arena of life. A game of chance..............
:zip: I was actually under the impression that the definition of the word miracle is: something that breaks the laws of nature. Alhamdulillah, now here comes a contradiction to that definition. This should be interesting . . . Insha-Allah . . .
In my view, Miracles are things that seem to break the natural laws; However, they are simply so advanced that we cannot possibly understand them. If someone would to attempt to explain it to us, it would be like us trying to explain Calculus to a person from 3000 years ago.
I'm not sure how this claim works. To say that miracles are only beyond our understanding is to say that historical miracles will eventually not be miraculous.
eg. Prophet Moses split the sea with his stick. If we find out that this stick was made of a special element that reacts with the water in this manner, then it is no longer a miracle.
format_quote Originally Posted by root
In fact even miracles cannot break scientific laws
God created the laws which govern the universe. These scientific laws were created to give predictability to the regular functions of the universe. But God is not bound by His own laws. He demonstrates His power and the Truth to us by reversing the laws of science. That is known as a miracle.
If you say that a miracle is just a high improbability, you have removed the divine nature of that miracle. In other words, you believe that it is possible for it to hapen without God.
Then it is no longer within the religious concept of miracles.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Surely I was sent to perfect the qualities of righteous character" [Musnad Ahmad, Muwatta Mâlik]
I'm not sure how this claim works. To say that miracles are only beyond our understanding is to say that historical miracles will eventually not be miraculous.
eg. Prophet Moses split the sea with his stick. If we find out that this stick was made of a special element that reacts with the water in this manner, then it is no longer a miracle.
Miracles could be both, thus may have a wider definition. Some could be time or civilization dependent other could be independent. Or they could lead to more discoveries, for example, Prophet Solomon’s (pbuh) use of wind for travel, these days jets use wind too for propulsion. However, Moses stick turning into python and Jesus raising the dead, will stay as time independent Miracles.
It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, and obedience to Allâh, etc.) that you turn your faces towards east and (or) west (in prayers); but Al-Birr is (the quality of) the one who believes in Allâh, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of love for it, to the kinsfolk, to the orphans, and to Al-Masâkîn (the poor), and to the wayfarer, and to those who ask, and to set slaves free, performs As-Salât, and gives the Zakât, and keep their word whenever they make a promise, and who are patient in extreme poverty and ailment (disease) and at the time of persecution, hardship, and war. Such are the people of the truth and they are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious).
There are many different views on miracles; where, when, why, how and what happens (nature of a miracle). A miracle is an act of intervention of God; when he intervene's in his creation. Now that's a standard definition used today along with: an act of suspending the laws of nature; to cause an unusuall activity, which cannot be explained by means of scientific knowledge, therefore it it beyond the grasp of science.
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Miracles & Science
Is it possible to prove miracles scientifically, even though the matter is of suspending of the laws of nature?
The Best example of a miracle I can think of; that I think maybe proveable scientifically is the Quran, because; firstly you look at its perfection. It is beyond anything of what the capacity of the Human Brain can imitate let alone produce something in the likeness. The other thing is the protection prophecy in the Quran Surah al-Furqan 25: verse 9. The Quran remains protected even this very day; after fourteen centuries.
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