In Good Faith #21 - Hamza Tzortzis - Part 2: STOP Using Scientific Miracles To Prove The Quran Is Divine
Sep 19, 2025
Hamza Tzortzis, a PhD researcher and public speaker on Islamic theology, delves into his thesis on scientific miracles related to the Quran. He challenges the alignment of scripture with modern science, arguing that scientific miracles risk oversimplification. Hamza emphasizes multiple valid interpretations of Quranic verses and advocates for a modest approach to concordism. He also highlights the Quran's structural depth as its true miracle, promoting a timeless message rather than transient scientific claims.
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Concordism Versus Philosophical Rigor
- Hamza Tzortzis argues that many modern claims of scientific miracles in the Quran rely on abductive probabilistic reasoning rather than solid justification.
- He distinguishes modest concordism from bold concordism and warns bold claims need philosophical defence.
Three Philosophical Objections
- Hamza identifies three strong philosophical problems with claiming scientific miracles: divine perfection, ambiguity, and transient science.
- These problems weaken the epistemic force of saying a Quranic verse is miraculous because it aligns with modern science.
Respect The Quran's Epistemic Goal
- Do prioritise the Quran's epistemic goal when reading verses about nature instead of forcing modern scientific readings.
- Use classical exegetical principles to derive conclusions Allah intends, like God's glory and resurrection.
