The concept of science in Quran from Nasir Subhani perspective

Abstract

This study concerns itself with Nasir Subhani’s endeavors, one of the Kurdish scholars, in Quranic interpretations (Tafseer). He is renowned for his works in Quranic studies and interpretations. He specifically focuses on the Quranic terminologies and constructed a methodology which he followed. One of the most referenced concepts in his works is the concept of science in Quran. Therefore, this study relies on what Subhani searched for, discovering his methodology, referring to other scholar’s opinions on science, and shedding light on the strong and weak points of Subhani’s study. The aim of the study is to focus on this type of studies regarding Quranic concepts and revealing the methods which the scholars followed. Besides the introduction and the conclusion, the study consists of the following chapters: The first chapter is dedicated to studying Subhani’s methodology in Quranic terminology. The second chapter deals with the subject of science in Quran from Subhani’s perspective and comparing it with other scholars. The third chapter is an evaluation of Subhani’s work in extracting the concept of science. Then the research concludes with many important results: Subhani’s reliance on extracting the meanings of Quranic terminology on (by means of) objective interpretation by focusing on language and context, interpretation of the word  "science" in Quran by an intuition which causes internal changes in human being and generate the sense of responsibility toward his God, and some Subhani’s limitation in analyzing some Quranic verses on science and not referring to the meaning of science in Sunnah.