Frogs in the Quran and Science: Ecological Interpretation and Straightening of Mystical Meanings in Muslim

Abstract

This article examines frogs from the perspective of the Quran and science through an ecological interpretation approach. This study is important because frogs are not only understood as part of biodiversity but are also often associated with various mystical understandings in society, particularly regarding frog sounds and natural phenomena. This research uses a library study method with a thematic interpretation approach (maudhu’i), drawing on Qur’anic, hadith, and scientific literature on frog behaviour. The results show that frogs play an ecological role in maintaining the balance of nature (mīzān), including serving as natural predators, participating in the food chain, and functioning as environmental bioindicators. The prohibition on killing and consuming frogs in the hadith not only has a sharia legal dimension but also reflects biological and ecological wisdom, as frogs can carry pathogenic microorganisms, parasites, and toxins that can harm human health if consumed. Furthermore, frog sounds, which are often interpreted mystically by society, are essentially a form of biological communication that influences environmental conditions, especially humidity and the rainy season. The integration of Islam and science in this study helps clarify the community’s understanding of superstitious elements and strengthens ecological awareness grounded in the values of monotheism.