The Spider Between the Qur'an and Modern Science

(An Analytical Study)

Abstract

The value of this research, entitled "The Spider Between the Quran and Modern Science: An Analytical Study," lies in its examination of the Quranic parable in the verse: {The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is that of the spider, who builds a house; and indeed, the weakest of houses is the house of the spider.} (Quran 2:172). This parable serves as a Quranic model of remarkable precision in its linguistic structure, semantic richness, doctrinal depth, and the scientific dimensions it embodies, revealing the mastery of the Quranic system in both language and meaning. This research aims to elucidate the scientific dimensions of this parable, revealing the mastery of the Quranic system in both language and meaning, ultimately leading to a sound scientific understanding of the Quranic parable. Based on methodological rigor and free from excessive interpretation or contrived application (of scientific data), the importance of this study stems from its transcendence of merely explaining the interpretive meaning of the verse. It delves into the semantic structure of the concept of "weakness" and analyzes the relationship between the linguistic patterns and scientific biological facts, thus highlighting the exquisite precision of the Quranic system and its ability to keep pace with the ever-evolving discoveries as the horizons of human knowledge expand. Furthermore, it offers a rigorous, scientifically sound treatment of the doubts raised about this parable.