Methodological Frameworks for Scholarly Research on Scientific Miracles in the Prophetic Tradition

Abstract

The study delineates methodological frameworks for scholars delving into scientific miracles within the Prophetic Tradition, emphasizing the meticulous presentation of evidential studies and discoveries rooted in Prophetic texts to avert misattributions to divine revelation or modern empirical science, and to preclude assertions of their mutual contradiction or nullification. Employing both inductive and analytical approaches, the study is organized into an introduction and three sections. The first section focuses on researchers’ self-preparation and the traits they must embody within themselves, including research clear objective, possessing necessary inquiry tools, interpreting moderately, and having experience. The second section discusses textual integrity and what should be ensured in the Prophetic text, such as consistency with the Quranic text, acceptance of the text by Hadith scholars, and thematic unity. The third section explores scientific validation, distinguishing between constants and variables, accepted and rejected elements. The study findings showed that there was a necessity for a balanced integration of traditional Prophetic knowledge and contemporary empirical methodologies. It was emphasized that a nuanced exploration of miraculous elements within the Prophetic Tradition yields commensurate outcomes, advocating for a comprehensive understanding that harmonizes both domains for scholarly investigation.