My recent discovery that Einstein's E=mc2 invalidwrong.

[EgyptPrincess]

Reminds me that there was a recent-ish episode in the physics community about faster than light neutrinos being recorded, however it turned out that the there was an error in the experiment (OPERA). As such special relativity still holds.

That being said, I wouldn't discourage OP. If he says he has research to disprove special relativity he should be all means pursue it and present it. If he is truly onto something, then that could be a paradigm shift, if not, then at least he will have the satisfaction of having done research in a topic that is meaningful to him and come out with a better understanding of said topic InshaaAllah.
The beautiful thing about science is that we should build upon what was discovered and also always be unafraid to challenge the status quo.

Absolutely. I'm not discouraging him from submitting the paper although the OP is suddenly claiming "I'm a Muslim, they won't take my paper seriously" then submit it anonymously. That's the great thing about science, they don't care who writes what, as long as it's correct.

I just don't understand how SR could possibly be wrong when it's backed by 100 years of scientific evidence and experiments. It's kinda like science coming out and saying "DNA is wrong, it has nothing to do with reproduction" or something lol. Nevertheless good luck to the OP.

I commend you for your passion to challenge science!

He isn't challenging science... He is contributing towards it. That is how science works, everyone is trying to prove and disprove everyone else lol. When a physicist discovers something, you think it's just accepted? No, it is challenged and put under tests by the entire scientific community. When the OP submits his evidence in a peer reviewed journal, they will rip it apart looking to see if it's true or not. If it's true then the old gets tossed out and the new gets introduced. If it's wrong then it gets tossed out with all the other incorrect stuff.

Why Muslims are scared of science baffles me. Science, physics, mathematics... it's all a gift from Allah swt that he gave up to help understand his creation. Do not be scared of physics. When Allah swt created the universe he gave it rules and laws. E=mc^2 is one such rule.

The first, second and third law of thermodynamics is another law. The laws of gravity, laws of motion etc. These are laws Allah created when he made the universe. If A equals B then B must equal A. Do not be scared of the laws Allah created to govern the universe.

 

[Serinity]

I say good Qadr!

Luck is associated with = goodness yeah? So when someone says "good luck" ..

In its general form, I'd say it sounds shirky, cause nothing can happen outside Allah SWT's will. Everything is encompassed by Allah SWT's will.

Luck implies something that happens unexpectedly - from our view that may be - but from Allah SWT's it is never luck, everything is fixed.

we can't breathe a breath except by Allah SWT's will, so nothing ever is 'luck'.

So what do people mean by "good luck" cause I don't believe in luck. Everything is decreed by Allah SWT.

 

[Cpt.America]

Absolutely. I'm not discouraging him from submitting the paper although the OP is suddenly claiming "I'm a Muslim, they won't take my paper seriously" then submit it anonymously. That's the great thing about science, they don't care who writes what, as long as it's correct.

I just don't understand how SR could possibly be wrong when it's backed by 100 years of scientific evidence and experiments. It's kinda like science coming out and saying "DNA is wrong, it has nothing to do with reproduction" or something lol. Nevertheless good luck to the OP.

True. But it wouldn't be the first paradigm shift that's occurred.
For example Quantum physics completely flies in the face of Newtonian physics but we have to use both and neither can be reconciled as of yet.
And just look at how many times we have replaced atomic theory.
Discovery of genetics is another one that upended traditional concepts of biological inheritance.
Nuclear chemistry completely changed the way we looked at chemistry, though of course it added to classical chemistry instead of replacing it.

It would be a fallacy to assume that just because something has traditionally been thought of as correct for any certain length of time, that the explanation is complete and there may not be more to it. I am not saying that "EVERYTHING IS WRONG" because usually our understanding through countless hours of experimentation is quite refined, so unlikely to be wrong.
I am just saying that science is about questioning so we should be careful to never be close minded about change, simply because a professor said so.

As to the OP feeling persecuted or discriminated against, that really isn't for me to comment on as I do not know the specifics of his particular situation.

That being said, I will acknowledge that the world of academia can be cut throat, unegaletarian, and with a lot of internal politics and celebrity. Although this may not always be the case. Specific Institutions will always have more weight. As an outsider with an idea, it may be difficult to break into that. Although again, not necessarily impossible. Perhaps the OP is facing some pressure of that nature with the institutions he has approached, unless we know, it is probably best to wish him the best, give him our duaa, and not judge without knowing of his case.

 

[EgyptPrincess]

I say good Qadr!

Luck is associated with = goodness yeah? So when someone says "good luck" ..

In its general form, I'd say it sounds shirky, cause nothing can happen outside Allah SWT's will. Everything is encompassed by Allah SWT's will.

Luck implies something that happens unexpectedly - from our view that may be - but from Allah SWT's it is never luck, everything is fixed.

we can't breathe a breath except by Allah SWT's will, so nothing ever is 'luck'.

So what do people mean by "good luck" cause I don't believe in luck. Everything is decreed by Allah SWT.

How can you be sure that Allah did not automate the process? Allah created rules and laws so he does not have to "agree to every action" he just can automatic things. Like when you throw a ball in the air, Allah does not need to "will" it to come back down, it just does come back down because Allah created the law that makes it come down by itself

 

[ChanRasjid]

Hello EygptPrincess,

The reason I do not submit my paper formally to scientific journals is not that Muslims would be rejected routinely.

"I just don't understand how SR could possibly be wrong when it's backed by 100 years of scientific evidence and experiments."

I believe there are many Muslims here with deep conviction about the religion of Islam. Let's ask some questions:
1) It is so clear that the Prophet is a true Messenger. How come so many still don't follow?
2) Look around. The signs of God's creation everywhere. Clearer than the Sun at its clearest. Why people still reject the faith?
....etc...
Many many more.

Best regards,
Chan Rasjid.

 

[Cpt.America]

I say good Qadr!

Luck is associated with = goodness yeah? So when someone says "good luck" ..

In its general form, I'd say it sounds shirky, cause nothing can happen outside Allah SWT's will. Everything is encompassed by Allah SWT's will.

Luck implies something that happens unexpectedly - from our view that may be - but from Allah SWT's it is never luck, everything is fixed.

we can't breathe a breath except by Allah SWT's will, so nothing ever is 'luck'.

So what do people mean by "good luck" cause I don't believe in luck. Everything is decreed by Allah SWT.

Its just an idiom (or rather a phrase) dude. I understand where you're coming from, but I don't think it equates to shirk to say 'good luck'
If it is a personal preference you can say "I wish you the best InshaaAllah" instead I guess.

 

[EgyptPrincess]

Hello EygptPrincess,

The reason I do not submit my paper formally to scientific journals is not that Muslims would be rejected routinely.

You're lying. Submit your paper anonymously. If it's correct it will be accepted.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Moustafa_Mosharafa An Egyptian physicist that even contributed to the development of quantum theory and relativity. He worked directly with Einstein. Submit your paper, stop making excuses

 

[Serinity]

Islam encourages to study the universe afaik. Pls correct if I am wrong.

After all Allah SWT gave us our mind to use for good use. And Allah SWT knows best.

 

[Serinity]

Its just an idiom (or rather a phrase) dude. I understand where you're coming from, but I don't think it equates to shirk to say 'good luck'
If it is a personal preference you can say "I wish you the best InshaaAllah" instead I guess.

Yeah, I think.

So "good luck" = wish you good to happen.