Question: Is faith incompatible with science?

Answer:  It is incompatible if one assumes that faith means to “believe in something without evidence,” but that is not the Islamic definition of faith.  

Question: What is faith in Islam?

Answer: Faith, or īmān in Islam means having deep trust in God in all things, including His justice, mercy or in times when things around you seem completely hopeless. Faith is therefore a moral category in Islam, it has something to do with having a right attitude, character and disposition towards Allah. It is to believe that everything He says is true. 

Question: Can science get us closer to God?

Answer: Yes as it is a study of God’s creation. The wonder created by God’s creation is a means to appreciating Him and growing closer to Him.   

Question: According to Islam, can science be bad?

Answer: Yes, if it is used as a tool for evil, like the creation of atomic bombs.