The Pioneers in Scientific achievements in the Quran in Islamic World until 2014, according to Scopus International Databases

This study aims to investigate the scientific achievements of Islamic countries in the field of the Holy Quran. The research method is a survey based on a scientometrics approach. The research population which comprises the scientific achievements of 57 Islamic countries in the field of the Holy Quran until 2014 was declared and indexed by the Scopus international database. The research results show that from among seven countries, including Malaysia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan, Turkey and Egypt, Malaysia and the Islamic Republic of Iran keep the record of scientific achievements and also enjoy the highest growth rate in this respect.
The National University of Malaysia and the Islamic Azad University are considered pioneer science centers. Researchers from the United States activity collaborate with the leading Islamic countries on the scientific achievements in the field of the Quran. Computer, medicine and social science have been the source of interest to the researchers of the leading countries.