Narrative Evidence for the Scientific Authority of the Holy Quran

Document Type : Original Article

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A graduate of four fields

Abstract

The scientific authority of the Quran, meaning the guidance and direction of structured human sciences by the Quran, can play a significant role in the advancement of sciences, ultimately leading to the production of beneficial science free from harmful consequences and contributing to the establishment of an authentic Islamic civilization. However, the question arises as to whether narrations support the theory of the Quran’s scientific authority and whether the Fourteen Infallibles’ perspective on this matter is favorable. This study aims to examine the narrative evidence for the scientific authority of the Quran using a descriptive-analytical method. In this paper, we establish the Quran’s scientific authority based on six categories of narrations: narrations on the comprehensiveness of the Quran, narrations on presenting hadiths to the Quran (Hadith al-‘Ard), narrations on the Quran’s association with the Fourteen Infallibles, narrations indicating the Quran as a source of light and guidance, narrations affirming the Quran’s perpetual relevance throughout all times, and narrations providing concrete examples of the Quran’s authority in the statements of the Ahl al-Bayt (A).

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  • Receive Date: 07 January 2025
  • Revise Date: 13 January 2025
  • Accept Date: 25 January 2025
  • Publish Date: 19 February 2025

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