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- In a sense, the theory of evolution is just a stepping stone for us to invite Muslims (and those who are open to the belief perspective) to reflect more deeply about the purpose of life, the universe, and the meaning of God’s guidance and its relevance to our life.
yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/facts-vs-interpretations-understanding-islam-evolution
Islamic views on evolution are diverse, ranging from theistic evolution to Old Earth creationism. [1] Some Muslims around the world believe "humans and other living things have evolved over time", [2] [3] yet some others believe they have "always existed in present form". [4]
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: The theory of evolution is really pushed in schools and society as a whole. In our tradition, is evolution true, false or a difference of opinion? Can you please clarify the Islamic position on evolution and the Big Bang?
‘Eighty years study of Darwinian evolution has not taught us how birds descend from reptiles, mammals from earlier quadruped, quadrupeds from fishes, nor vertebrates from the invertebrate stock. A principle of discon tinuity then is inherent in all our classification. To seek for stepping stones between the gaps is to seek in vain forever”
by Dr Shoaib Malik. 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.
The various positions that Muslim scholars have adopted vis-à-vis Darwin’s theory of evolution since its inception in 1859 are here reviewed with an eye on the theological arguments that are embraced, whether explicitly or implicitly.
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.
