This article aims to explore the striking conceptual parallels that exist between the fundamental principles of modern quantum mechanics and the deep ontological concepts of Islamic and Sufi metaphysics.The research focuses on such fundamental concepts of modern physics as the propagation of light by quanta, superposition, the uncertainty principle, quantum entanglement, the holographic principle and the quantum vacuum.These concepts are analyzed in a comparative manner with expressions such as the verse of the Light (24:35) in the Holy Quran, the creation command "Kun fayaqun" (Be and be) (36:82) and "Every moment He is in a new matter" (55:29), as well as with complex Sufi concepts such as Ibn al-Arabi's "wahdati-wujud" (unity of being), "nafs ar-Rahman" (breath of the Most Gracious), "aʿyān as-sabītā" (fixed truths) and "tajalli" (manifestation).The article also interprets the "light-image-mirror" model in Suhrawardi's Ishraq philosophy and Imam Ghazzali's "Mishkat al-Anwar" (The Lamp of Lights), quantum phenomena such as photons, the measurement problem and the collapse of the wave function in an analogous framework.The study aims to build a heuristic bridge between these two different languages, by bringing together the cognitive maps presented by mystical texts and the mathematical models of quantum theory, rather than directly claiming identity.This approach, on the one hand, increases the potential of theological cognition to establish a dialogue with modern science and on the other hand, creates a conceptual basis for rereading and deeply understanding topics such as quantum information, holography and "continuous creation" (creatio continua) in the context of Islamic cosmology.This article, deepening the general framework formed in the author's research over the years, especially focusing on Islamic and Sufi mysticism, proposes a new synthesis in the field of science and philosophy of religion.
This article aims to explore the striking conceptual parallels that exist between the fundamental principles of modern quantum mechanics and the deep ontological concepts of Islamic and Sufi metaphysics.The research focuses on such fundamental concepts of modern physics as the propagation of light by quanta, superposition, the uncertainty principle, quantum entanglement, the holographic principle and the quantum vacuum.These concepts are analyzed in a comparative manner with expressions such as the verse of the Light (24:35) in the Holy Quran, the creation command "Kun fayaqun" (Be and be) (36:82) and "Every moment He is in a new matter" (55:29), as well as with complex Sufi concepts such as Ibn al-Arabi's "wahdati-wujud" (unity of being), "nafs ar-Rahman" (breath of the Most Gracious), "aʿyān as-sabītā" (fixed truths) and "tajalli" (manifestation).The article also interprets the "light-image-mirror" model in Suhrawardi's Ishraq philosophy and Imam Ghazzali's "Mishkat al-Anwar" (The Lamp of Lights), quantum phenomena such as photons, the measurement problem and the collapse of the wave function in an analogous framework.The study aims to build a heuristic bridge between these two different languages, by bringing together the cognitive maps presented by mystical texts and the mathematical models of quantum theory, rather than directly claiming identity.This approach, on the one hand, increases the potential of theological cognition to establish a dialogue with modern science and on the other hand, creates a conceptual basis for rereading and deeply understanding topics such as quantum information, holography and "continuous creation" (creatio continua) in the context of Islamic cosmology.This article, deepening the general framework formed in the author's research over the years, especially focusing on Islamic and Sufi mysticism, proposes a new synthesis in the field of science and philosophy of religion.
Quantum physics is the golden child of modern science. It is the basis of our understanding of atoms, radiation, and so much else, from elementary particles and basic forces to the behavior of materials. But for a century it has also been the problem child of science as it has been overwhelmed by intense disagreements between its inventors, strange paradoxes, and implications that seem like the stuff of fantasy. To understand the universe, quantum physics explores the behavior of the smallest particles in existence like quarks, electrons, and photons and which revealing a world that defies our everyday experiences and expectations. On the other hand, quantum mechanics (QM) is a fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels, where classical physics fails to apply. However, the phenomena observed in QM can seem nothing short of miraculous. Physicists are trying to explain miracles of physics of universe meticulously which governed by precise scientific principles and mathematical equations. It is serious to modern technology, as its principles as well as wave-particle duality, superposition, and entanglement form the basis for electronics, computing, and medical technologies. The truth of QM in a scientific context refers to its exceptional ability to accurately describe and predict experimental results, not a philosophical ‘absolute truth’. Interestingly, the scientific elucidation of creation through quantum physics does not refute and contradict spiritual or religious narratives, rather augments our gratitude of the universe’s complexity and towards Almighty or Creator. The Bible’s or Quran’s account of creation provides a spiritual and philosophical outlook, accentuating purpose and intentionality. The precise explanations of particle behavior and cosmic formation in quantum physics, offers a balancing view grounded in empirical evidence. The purpose of this investigative study is to explore the scientific reality of QM and its purpose to depict the technical advancement for the development of modern civilization along with understand of universe in more logical way.
This article explores the potential for reconciling the fundamental paradoxes of quantum mechanics—the measurement problem, entanglement, and Schrödinger’s Cat—with advanced metaphysical frameworks from both classical Islamic philosophy and contemporary Western thought. It specifically examines the compatibility and explanatory power of Mulla Sadra’s transcendent philosophy, particularly his doctrines of Essential Movement, Existential Gradation, and the Primacy of Existence, alongside the modern philosophical interpretation of Presentist-Fragmentalism. By offering conceptual mappings and interpretations, this paper argues that these metaphysical perspectives can provide a more intuitive and coherent understanding of quantum phenomena, moving beyond the limitations of classical intuition and certain prevalent quantum interpretations.
Quantum mechanics is often perceived as conceptually paradoxical because it appears to conflict with deeply rooted intuitions about fixed reality, determinism, and observation. This paper does not propose a new physical theory. Instead, it offers an epistemological reframing of quantum mechanics: not as a direct mathematical unveiling of a fully fixed pre-existing reality, but as a highly precise description of phenomenological structures emerging through observational conditions and interaction. The paper explores: the distinction between mathematical predictive success and ontological completeness, the role of human perception in constructing “fixed reality” intuitions, the phenomenological nature of qualities such as color and temperature, the possibility that some conceptual tensions in quantum mechanics arise from assumptions inherited from macroscopic cognition, and how quantum theory may be interpreted as describing observable structures rather than fixed hidden states. The work intentionally avoids mystical, anti-scientific, or consciousness-centric interpretations of quantum mechanics. It does not deny the existence of reality, nor reject modern physics. Rather, it attempts to clarify what exactly mathematical models are describing when applied to quantum phenomena. This text is positioned as a conceptual and phenomenological reorganization of perspective — a small doorway toward reconsidering how humans frame “reality” itself.
It is widely accepted that quantum theory predicts an indeterminism for the micro-processes of the physical realm, i.e. a future uncertainty that transcends mechanical necessity. What this indeterminism means ontologically has been debated for nearly a century. According to one of the theses put forward during this time, the uncertainties that are assumed to be present in every phenomenon and the microscopic coincidences that statistically coincide with them are not the ultimate reality, but rather quantum uncertainty has a metaphysical behind-the-scenes, namely the existence of a God who actively ordains and creates the concrete outcome of every micro phenomenon. It is from this indeterminacy that the “quantum divine action” models, especially those put forward by Christian scientists and philosophers with the intention of reconciling modern science with the concept of a creator God, start. This article analyses the natural philosophy of the Muslim theoretical physicist and scholar of Islamic Kalām theology Basil Altaie, which can be interpreted as a quantum divine action model based on Islamic theology. Altaie’s approach is here discussed from different philosophical and theological perspectives and compared with Christian approaches.
Quantum mechanics is one of the most significant scientific theories in modern physics, concerned with the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic scales. By introducing concepts such as the quantization of energy, wave–particle duality, the uncertainty principle, quantum superposition, and quantum entanglement, this theory has fundamentally transformed humanity's understanding of the underlying structure of the universe. The importance of studying quantum mechanics lies not only in its ability to explain the fundamental phenomena of nature but also in its extensive contribution to the development of advanced technologies, including quantum computing, medical imaging, laser technology, secure communications, and nanotechnology. The objective of this article is to examine the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and analyze their applications across various scientific and technological fields. This study employs a library-based research method with a descriptive–analytical approach. The required data were collected and analyzed through an extensive review of books, peer-reviewed scientific articles, and other authoritative sources in the field of quantum physics. The findings indicate that quantum mechanics, in addition to playing a fundamental role in understanding the subatomic world, constitutes one of the principal foundations for the advancement of modern technologies. Furthermore, the results suggest that the continued development of quantum technologies has the potential to exert profound impacts on scientific, industrial, and medical fields in the future. Consequently, quantum mechanics is not merely a fundamental physical theory but also a key driver of innovation and transformation in contemporary science and technology.
The aim of the article is to analyze the ontological foundations of quantum mechanics and the relationship of various interpretations of quantum mechanics with the question of truth in scientific knowledge. The theoretical material (various interpretations of quantum mechanics) was analyzed. The research methods were analysis, comparative-historical and institutional approaches. On the basis of the study, it can be concluded that physicists are only able to predict the probabilities of physical phenomena or processes, without any knowledge of the structure of entity in itself. The study helps to complement the theoretical picture of the ontology of quantum mechanics and to get an idea about the development prospects of the methodology of physical sciences. We should not ascribe properties that are unobservable in experience to the entity because science can truly interpret only the representation of entity in itself in experience and the ways of dealing with it, not future events or possible states of the entity. Otherwise, science “slides” down to the level of dialectical (rhetorical) exercises based not on true premises, but on generally accepted or “authoritative” biases, which gives room to extreme forms of relativism and takes natural scientists away from studying nature to inventing empirically unsupported hypotheses. When, in accordance with the Cartesian ontology, the scientist assumes that the entity is as the “subject” observes it (that is, the “reflection” of the entity in consciousness is identified with entity in itself), this assumption leads the scientist to attempts to “scientifically” describe the future events or the possible states of the entity. The criterion for the truth of a scientific theory put forward by Einstein in his dispute with Bohr remains a fundamentally unattainable ideal. Cognition of nature is probabilistically and fundamentally incomplete since a person can consciously comprehend natural phenomena only within the framework of their representation in the existing being. The probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics is due to the impossibility of knowing things as they exist by themselves, that is, as they exist outside of representation in the mind of the observer. This does not mean that physical entities did not exist before their knowledge: they existed potentially, but were not valid for the observer, that is, conscious. Quantum physics is as incomplete as any other physical theory when compared with an unattainable ideal, but this fact does not negate its truth for modern scientists since quantum theory is based on the results of verified experiments.