Article: Science for humanity: an Islamic perspective.

Scientific work is a human activity for understanding how the natural world works and is structured. Why do human beings seek scientific knowledge? Science, by itself, cannot provide the answer. The response comes from a more comprehensive framework that defines, among other things, one's goal for scientific activity. Traditionally there have been two major responses to this question: 'science for the sake of science' and 'science for the sake of understanding God's handiwork and for taking care of humanity's lawful physical and spiritual needs'. A third view became dominant during the twentieth century, advocating science for its practical and material benefits. ...

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