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- As for evolution, the dominant – if not consensus – viewpoint among scholars is that it is in direct contradiction of the primary texts affirming an original and direct creation for Adam who was the first human being. These texts, such as Qur’an 38:71-76, indicate that Adam did not arise from a prior species.
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In the contemporary era, a significant minority of Muslims who support evolution exist, but evolution is not accepted by mainstream scholars of the post-colonial Muslim world. However, Abdulla Galadari argues that evolution is compatible even with a literal reading of the Qur'an. [ 39 ]
Evolution has become one of the hottest buzzwords amongst Muslims and not necessarily in any positive sense. Indications suggest that the Muslim populous seem to be generally hostile and suspicious of evolution from an Islamic standpoint for various reasons.
Oct 19, 2023 · ABSTRACT. This book symposium begins with a concise historical overview of the emerging dialogue of Islam and Science. Against this, we trace the historical developments and pertinent discussion of Islam and Evolution, culminating in the release of Islam and Evolution: Al-Ghazālī and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm.
Oct 23, 2019 · During the golden age of Islamic civilization, Muslim scholars proposed a preliminary view of the evolutionary process, called the ‘Mohammedan theory of evolution of man from lower forms ...
- Mohammed Alassiri
- assirim@ksau-hs.edu.sa
- 2020
In Muslim contexts, despite the limited number of empirical studies, there is an entrenched assumption in PUS research that the rejection of evolutionary science by Muslims is a widespread problem resulting from these publics’ faith in Islam.
May 5, 2010 · In fact the dominant narrative in the Muslim world sees Islam as a rational religion in harmony with modern science. At the same time many Muslims see the theory of biological evolution as a challenge to the Islamic account of creation.
