science & islam

A progressive view of science and the Islamic faith

Progressive British Muslims have commissioned leading scientists and experts on faith and ethics, to comment on the interaction between new sciences and the Islamic faith. Dr. Huwaidha Altaf has piloted the beginnings of this project, and we hope to bring in, develop and compliment existing work on this subject.

the religious voice in bioethics>>

Prof. Søren Holm is a medical doctor and philosopher, here he examines the case for and against allowing a public religious voice in bioethical decisions in a piece written for Progressive British Muslims.

BBC Science and Islam>>

Jim Al-Khalili examines the huge leap forward in the understanding of science made in the Islamic world in the period between the 8th and 14th centuries.

Muslim Reform - more science amongst muslims>>

Prof. Misbah Deen's campaign to get British Muslims more involved in the sciences. Includes the Campaign for More Science Amongst Muslims (CAMSAM).