Scientific Interpretation of the Qur’an and Its Impact on Islamic Thought and Contemporary Da‘wah Discourse

The College of Islamic Sciences witnessed the defense of a master’s thesis titled “Scientific Interpretation of the Qur’an and Its Impact on Islamic Thought and Contemporary Da‘wah Discourse” by the student Maher Thamer Saleh. The thesis presented a methodological study of scientific interpretation as one of the exegetical approaches that seeks to highlight the scientific inimitability of the Qur’an and relate its verses to established scientific facts.

The study focused on defining the methodological and scholarly controls governing this type of interpretation, distinguishing between what is acceptable and what may fall into exaggeration or unsubstantiated interpretation.

It also examined the impact of scientific interpretation on shaping contemporary Islamic thought and its role in strengthening da‘wah discourse, particularly in addressing modern intellectual and scientific challenges, while demonstrating the Qur’an’s capacity to remain relevant across evolving bodies of knowledge.

The research concluded with several findings emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance between religious constants and scientific data, contributing to a sound and influential da‘wah discourse.

The thesis aimed to highlight the importance of scientific interpretation in revealing aspects of Qur’anic inimitability, its role in renewing Islamic thought, and in developing contemporary da‘wah discourse in alignment with modern developments. It also sought to establish methodological guidelines for التعامل with Qur’anic texts in light of scientific discoveries, preserving interpretive integrity and avoiding inaccurate conclusions, while supporting da‘wah discourse with solid scientific foundations.