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  title info:
    title: Comparative study of origin of the cosmos in Islam and Christianity in the light of modern science
  name:
    name part: Amafua, Mahfuth Khamis
    role:
      role term: creator
    role:
      role term: author
  name:
    name part: International Islamic University Malaysia
    name part: International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization
  genre: Theses, IIUM local
  origin info:
    place:
      place term: my
    date issued: 2012
  language:
    language term: eng
  physical description:
    extent: xiv, 224 leaves : colour illustrations ; 30cm.
  abstract: This dissertation discusses the origin and formation of cosmos in Islam and Christianity in the light of modern science. The motive behind this research has been to find out areas of disagreement as well as the common ground where the three parties (Islam, Christianity and modern science) could integrate and utilize each other's for prosperity and enhancement of human community or the entire world. The study argues that there is no doubt that the three parties have provided indisputable and remarkable accounts regarding the origin and formation of the cosmos that has shaped the worldview and attitude of mankind through and through. However, the findings of this study reveal that the explanations given by the modern science are limited as compared to the comprehensive explanations provided by theology that entails metaphysics, ontology, the knowledge concerning the unseen world, as well as that of eschatology and the like. As we have seen, modern science has failed in one way or the other to provide us with information to the origin of the cosmos as well as the origin of man, the fate of the universe, including the purpose of our existence in this world and of course our final destination. Furthermore, it (modern science) could not provide a code of ethics or moral guidelines for human beings to rightfully govern themselves and sustainable environment in order to pave the way to a bright future for generations to come. It then follows that there exists a dire necessity and urgency for the reunification of science with religion. Since modern science is not compatible with Christianity, Islam can easily supply the required religious background to modern science and bring the cosmic truth espoused by religions through scientific scrutiny.
  note: by Mahfuth Khamis Amafua
  note: Abstract in English and Arabic
  note: "A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Islamic and Other Civilizations)"--On title page.
  note: Thesis (Ph.D)-- International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilizations, 2012.
  note: Includes bibliographical references (leaves 216-224)
  subject:
    geographic code: a-my---
  subject:
    topic: Religion and science
  subject:
    topic: Islam and science
  subject:
    topic: Cosmology
  classification: BPA417.2
  identifier: https://lib.iium.edu.my/mom/services/mom/document/getFile/Myry216UjVRf3zzi9voD7Boz5qftpouu20190129154246754
  record info:
    record content source: UIAM
    record creation date: 120903
    language of cataloging:
      language term: eng