Recent criticism of religion that has been mounted by secular intellectuals has disturbed many people of faith and so requires a robust response. The anxiety caused has been underestimated by the leaders of faith communities. The wider cultural exposure of the ideas of the new atheists and the subsequent respectability now attaching to their ideas has emboldened many more people in opinion polls to self-identify as atheist or of no religion. At the same time, however, the tone of the criticism has too often been hostile, dismissive and condescending in public discussion. What is needed is a more temperate debate that allows those not inhabiting the opposite ends of the spectrum to be more clearly heard.There are real questions, problems and concerns that do not admit of pre-packaged concerns. No single position can monopolise the truth and many non-believers today wish to engage in a more constructive dialogue with people of faith than the standard bearers of the 'new atheism' seem to allow. Many of the arguments and claims in this book apply in different ways to the other Abrahamic faiths and perhaps even beyond these. For this reason, this work may now be of interest to an Arabic audience. Dr Muneer Al-Ali with his patient and hardworking effort has achieved translating quite complex ideas into an accessible Arabic idiom.

In a tense time where science and religion are seen as two mutually exclusive topics, this revolutionary new book by Dr. Muneer Al-Ali aims to change the entire atmosphere around the ideas. Being a scientific Tafsir (commentary) of Qur'an accompanied with a priceless scientific discussion of faith, this book successfully spiritualizes science without attempting to enable victory of faith on naturalism. Using modern science to demonstrate the tangibility of faith, this invaluable spiritual tool finally bridges the gap between the soul nurturing positivity of religion and the all-encompassing complexity of science. A Scientific Tafsir of Qur'anic Verses: Interplay of Faith and Science is an eye-opening book that sheds light on the science and philosophy of the religion of Islam and to that matter, faith in God generally. Delving into the interplay between science and religion, Al-Ali touches on the creation of the universe, creationism and evolution, judgment day, the process of faith in God, and scientifically proving the historic events that were mentioned in the divine books. Specifically focusing on the teachings of the Qur'an, this book balances the issues of science and faith in a way that doesn't detract from either aspect. By emphasizing the ability to be a pious person while also pursuing scientific endeavors, this guide sheds light on the mutually inclusive nature of the two topics.