Awqaf to launch fifth season of ‘Nadwat Al Ummah’ on science and faith

Doha, Qatar – The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will kick off the fifth season of its cultural program, Nadwat Al Ummah (Nation's Forum), on October 20, with a focus on the theme "Science and Faith: Foundations of Building and Pillars of Advancement". The initiative aims to explore methods for enhancing the integration of scientific knowledge and faith within Islamic thought.

Organized by the ministry's Department of Research and Islamic Studies, the forum will gather researchers, intellectuals, and academics to investigate the methodological aspects of merging science and faith, their role in advancing intellectual exploration, and their impact on cultural progress.

Director of the Department of Research and Islamic Studies, Sheikh Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani, explained that the forum will address the theme through three primary areas. Firstly, it will delve into the relationship between Islamic revelation and scientific knowledge. Secondly, it will examine the contribution of Islamic jurisprudence to contemporary intellectual developments. Lastly, it will outline the methodological principles necessary to achieve the integration between science and faith.

The first session, titled "The Quran and Sunnah: Consolidating Principles and Laying the Foundations for Advancement", will explore the role of integrating revelation and science in establishing the values that underpin societal progress. Additionally, it will analyze how the Quran and Sunnah contribute to reinforcing principles and creating a foundation for advancement.