Said Nursi and Science in Islam

<p>This book examines how the prominent Muslim scholar Said Nursi developed an integrative approach to faith and science known as the other indicative (<i>mana-i harfi</i>) and explores how his aim to reconcile two academic disciplines often at odds with one another could be useful in an educational context.</p><p>The book opens by examining Nursi’s evolving thought with regards to secular ideology and modern science. It then utilizes the <i>mana-i harfi</i> approach to address a number of issues including truth and certainty the relationship between knowledge and worldview formation and the meaning of beings and life. Finally it offers a seven-dimensional knowledge approach to derive meaning and build good character through understanding scientific knowledge in the <i>mana-i harfi</i> perspective.</p><p>This book offers a unique perspective on one of recent Islam’s most influential figures and also offers suggestions for teaching religion and science in a more nuanced way. It is therefore a great resource for scholars of Islam religion and science Middle East studies and educational studies.</p>