معجزات سےمتعلق عقلی اشکالات کا تجزیہ اور متجددین کی افکار و نظریات کا جائزہ

Analysis of Rational Objections to Miracles and a Review of the Ideas and Theories of Modernists

Abstract

This research paper addresses the rational objections raised against the concept of miracles in religious and philosophical discourse, along with an examination of the ideas and theories put forward by modernist thinkers. The concept of miracles has been central to religious beliefs across various traditions, particularly within Islam, where they are seen as extraordinary events performed by divine intervention to support the truth of a prophet or a religious message. However, in modern times many thinkers, especially from the modernist and rationalist schools have raised questions regarding the plausibility of miracles. These objections typically challenge the supernatural nature of miracles, arguing that such events are inconsistent with the laws of nature as understood by contemporary science. Critics often suggest that miracles, as supernatural occurrences, contradict the empirical and rational basis of knowledge and human experience.The research paper also explores the views of modernists, who attempt to reinterpret or even reject the traditional understanding of miracles. Some modernist scholars argue for a symbolic or allegorical interpretation of miraculous events, while others advocate for a more rationalistic approach seeking to reconcile religious beliefs with modern scientific understanding. These perspectives often reflect a broader trend of rethinking religious concepts in light of modernity, skepticism, and the scientific worldview.The analysis concludes by considering the broader implications of these discussions on the relationship between religion, reason, and modernity. The debate over miracles remains a significant point of contention in contemporary theology and philosophy, influencing both religious practice and intellectual discourse.