title: The Qur'ān and the development of rational thinking.
abstract: In this study, the means utilized by the Qur'ān in actualizing the possibilities of all intellect to face the problem of blind imitation of ancestors were elaborated. Rationality as meant by the Qur'ān and embodied in its unique style is presented. Furthermore, the Qur'ānic documentation of the role of practical demonstration on the individual's mind as well as the societies' collective mind is pointed out. In addition, the study shows how the Qur'ān guides people to the proper use of reason within a scientific framework of mind.
authors.affiliation: Formerly Department of Anatomy, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Thoraya E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Abdel-Maguid
authors.affiliation: Formerly Department of Uology, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University and King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Rabie E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Abdel-Halim
keywords: Critical thinking; faith and science encounter; history of science; medical humanities; scientific spirit