Presented by Zia H Shah MD

Introduction

Maurice Bucaille (1920–1998) was a French medical doctor who authored The Bible, The Qur’an and Science (first published in 1976) – a groundbreaking comparative study of the Judeo-Christian and Islamic scriptures through the lens of modern scientific knowledge. Bucaille’s central thesis is that among these holy books, the Qur’an stands out for containing statements that align remarkably well with established scientific facts, whereas the Bible includes several descriptions that conflict with or are incompatible with modern science cia.govcia.gov. In an objective and analytical tone, Bucaille surveys fields from cosmology and astronomy to geology, biology, and history, highlighting how “none” of the scientific pronouncements in the Qur’an can be challenged by current scientific data, while the Bible’s texts, in his assessment, contain assertions “totally out of keeping with the cast-iron facts of modern science” cia.govcia.gov. The book presents a detailed summary of these findings in a supportive manner – not to disparage religious faith, but to argue that true divine revelation (as he believes the Qur’an to be) will withstand empirical scrutiny. Bucaille thus invites readers to reconsider long-held assumptions: if one scripture seamlessly dovetails with scientific truth and another does not, this, he suggests, is evidence of the former’s authenticity.

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