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The concept of scientific laws was rejected on the basis that God could always do what he wanted, and wouldn't or couldn't limit himself by such laws. Philosophy was rejected at the same time, since it began to reveal contradictions in the Koran. A major Islamic book was published at that time which condemned these things, putting Arabia permanently in the dark ages.

[Voice in your head]

"The concept of scientific laws was rejected on the basis that God could always do what he wanted, and wouldn't or couldn't limit himself by such laws."

Why would there be the assumption that God would be subject to the same scientific laws that we are subject to?

"Philosophy was rejected at the same time, since it began to reveal contradictions in the Koran."

Why would philosophy be rejected due to its revelation of contradictions in the Koran, rather than just using jive to explain away the contradictions? Go to google.com and type in "bible contradictions" and you will see a near endless listing of sites that discuss biblical contradictions - this did not cause Christians to reject philosophy. Why the difference with the Muslims?

"A major Islamic book was published at that time which condemned these things, putting Arabia permanently in the dark ages."

What was the name of the book?