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An introduction is presented that discusses issue articles on topics including Muslim views on science, the thought of physicist and theologian John Polkinghorne, and ad hominem arguments in relation to criticism of the Intelligent Design anti-evolutionary science movement.

A speech by Pope Benedict XVI is presented, delivered on May 9, 2009, at the national mosque in Amman, Jordan. Speaking to Muslim religious leaders and scholars, Pope Benedict XVI discusses the contribution of Christian and Muslim religious thought to the cultivation of scientific knowledge and research.

The article discusses the acceptance of the theory of evolution in Islamic countries. In 2007 professors at various U.S. universities received a book titled "Atlas of Creation," by the Muslim creationist Adnan Oktar, also known by the pen name Harun Yahya. The increasing battle over the teaching of evolution in U.S. has occurred for decades. According to the author, Islamic countries where biological evolution is still an emerging concept may be the next battleground. Topics include an overview of the views of Islamic scholars about evolution, the social and cultural threat it poses to Muslims, and the use of the Koran by some to justify either creationism or evolution. Statistics related to studies regarding the opinions of the general population about evolution is presented.

This article presents a letter to the editor regarding Islam and science, as reported in the August 2007 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Science and the Islamic World--The Quest for Rapprochement," by Pervez Hoodbhoy from the August 2007 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Science and the Islamic World--The Quest for Rapprochement," by Pervez Hoodbhoy from the August 2007 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Science and the Islamic World--The Quest for Rapprochement," by Pervez Hoodbhoy from the August 2007 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Science and the Islamic World--The Quest for Rapprochement," by Pervez Hoodbhoy from the August 2007 issue.

The article focuses on the international conference on science and religion held by a group of scientists and philosophers in Tehran, Iran. The group convene to discuss science and religion, and seek common ground between Western science and the tenets of Islam. They also cited the health benefits of prayer and belief in God while warning against the dangers of atheism. On the other hand, many Iranian academics believe that science and Islam are compatible and that the challenge for each is to adapt to the other.

The article reports that Arab physicians and scholars laid the basis for medical practice in Europe. The impact of Islamic civilization on Western science, technology and medicine between the years 800 and 1450 is often forgotten. Arabic became the most important scientific language of the world for many centuries and preserved knowledge that might otherwise have been lost forever. Arab scholars also made numerous important scientific and technological advances in mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, metallurgy, architecture, textiles, and agriculture. Arabian hospitals were centers of medical education and introduced many of the concepts and structures that are seen in modern hospitals. The article provides examples of key figures in the history of Islamic civilization as related to medicine and science.

The article reports that vice president of the international organization the Islamic Crescents' Observation Project (ICOP) and astrophysicist at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, Nidhal Guessoum, is using science to help determine when the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan begins. An overview of how Muslims decide when Ramadan begins and reaction among Muslims regarding the application of science to Islamic rituals is presented.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the previously published article "Science and the Islamic World," by Pervez Hoodbhoy in the February/March 2008 issue.

This article presents a letter to the editor regarding Islam and science, as reported in the August 2007 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Science and the Islamic World--The Quest for Rapprochement," by Pervez Hoodbhoy from the August 2007 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Science and the Islamic World--The Quest for Rapprochement," by Pervez Hoodbhoy from the August 2007 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Science and the Islamic World--The Quest for Rapprochement," by Pervez Hoodbhoy from the August 2007 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Science and the Islamic World--The Quest for Rapprochement," by Pervez Hoodbhoy from the August 2007 issue.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Science and the Islamic World--The Quest for Rapprochement," by Pervez Hoodbhoy from the August 2007 issue.