Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Islamic Thought - A Sign in Space Workshop

Zoom Workshop Recorded on June 7, 2023 Hosts: Jörg Matthias Determann (Virginia Commonwealth University with Shoaib Ahmed Malik (Zayed University), Hamza Karamali (Basira Education) and Richard Playford (Leeds Trinity University) and Nour Skaf. One of the most influential heavenly messages in the history of humanity has been the Quran. The revelation received by Prophet Muhammad contains many references to intelligent beings from outside our world, including jinn, angels and God himself. This webinar discusses how extraterrestrial intelligence has been understood from an Islamic perspective. Links: If you like science, support the SETI Institute! We’re a non-profit research institution whose focus is understanding the nature and origins of life in the universe. Donate here: Learn more about the SETI Institute and stay up-to-date on awesome science: - Subscribe to our YouTube channel at - Watch our streams over on Twitch at - Listen to our podcast, Big Picture Science - Subscribe to our newsletter - Buy merchandise from Chop Shop Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Ring the bell for notifications of when we go live.