As members of the Science Research Foundation, we are dedicated to many things but particularly, we hold science and truth dear to our hearts; they are the two things that are often forgotten in today’s society. Through research and education, the Science Research Foundation strives to teach its values to others and help them understand their context within the contemporary world. Through this endeavor, the Science Research Foundation helps people find out where they fit in the world.
One of the reasons that the Science Research Foundation has been so successful is that it was founded by a president who has represented it with a firm voice and faithful heart. To understand the history and values of the Science Research Foundation, one must know about this founder and president, Adnan Oktar, who is more commonly known by his pen name, Harun Yahya. Oktar is a prominent leader within Islamic society—particularly in Turkey—and he is a well-known author of over 250 books which have been translated into 57 languages. He writes about the true beauty of Islam and proves that its truths are evident in every part of our lives. Oktar founded the Science Research Foundation in 1990 as an extension of his activism at Mimar Sinan University where he reached out to other students who were interested in Islam just as much as he was. His very strong faith was a vehicle for him to seek answers that rang true with his belief in the Koran and explained the world. The Science Research Foundation was formed because Oktar yearned for “an improved and enlightened Turkey” and he has certainly started Turkey and many other countries on their way to enlightenment by providing such a solid foundation for the organization.
To give you a better understanding of the nature of our research, I will quote our second bullet point in our statement of beliefs.
“The scientific works of the Science Research Foundation concentrate particularly on the origin of the universe, living things and mankind. The SRF emphasizes that 19th century positivism, rejecting religious beliefs and basing science on atheism, is flawed, and defends instead the "intelligent design" view of the origin of living things and mankind, a stance which has its roots in contemporary scientific findings.”
Here, it is easy to see that we have a solid foundation for all of our research; Islam. Our president’s expertise and involvement as a dedicated Muslim has served us well in developing an organization in which we can hold our religious beliefs and personal values and scientific truth at once. Too many scientists today believe that science and Islam are separate entities but we understand the truth; in reality, Islam and science are one, just as Islam is one with everything that exists. The Koran tells us that Allah, “the Possessor of infinite power,” created the world and everything in it so it is only logical that we would conduct research in order to support these truths. It has become clear from the research we have done thus far that this is the case. In addition to proving that every living thing was given life by a Creator, our research has shows us more beauty than we ever could have imagined. We, as members of the Science Research Foundation, believe these to be truths of the world and “assume the responsibility of explaining these [truths] to the society.”
The Science Research Foundation has been very active in furthering its cause. We consistently communicate with the citizens of Turkey, holding conferences to educate citizens about our research. Through these, we bring scientists from all over the world who will demonstrate to our conference attendees that there are scientists who believe that human beings did not evolve from apes as Charles Darwin says. The scientists who we bring in, some from such notable organizations in the United States of America as the Institute for Creation Research, are striving to bring truth and science education to the rest of the world. As is mentioned in our statement of belief, “the SRF has organized 1500 scientific conferences in different cities in Turkey. It has also held 3 international conferences and many scientific exhibitions on the same subject in various regions of Turkey. All these services were provided free of charge” This outreach is part of what makes the Science Research Foundation so welcoming and accessible to all. We strive to educate anyone who will take the time to listen.
The Science Research Foundation is making a difference in today’s world for Muslims and other religious groups alike. Disproving Darwinism and evolution are just the first step in creating a world in which truth, beauty, and science coincide. The Science Research Foundation has helped prove that the world was created not by evolution, but by a Creator. As our statement of beliefs tells, “that Creator is God, the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and of all that is between them.”
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