The Qur'an provides broader guidelines about a number of
scientific facts and various phenomenons that take place in the
universe. One important line of demarcation between the divine
guidance about the natural phenomenon and the scientific laws and
theories that is to be appreciated is that divine laws, facts and
phenomenon and values are eternal and infallible while as scientific
laws and theories are subject to change, modification and are even
contestable. Physical sciences are not infallible and that scientific
axioms are not necessarily the last word on the subject. There can be
no such thing as an absolute scientific truth. Something that was
universally accepted in the past as scientifically correct might not be
accepted today in the light of latter day scientific experimentation and
discoveries. Similarly, what is acceptable today in the world of science
might be disputed and disproved in course of time. This does not,
however, mean that no heed should be paid to purely science and
scientific research or this* does not mean that scientific research
should be considered as an exercise in futility. Science is not divine
revelation but it may serve as a means for betterment of mankind and
may help to develop a better understanding of Allah's creation and its
purpose.1