Biological evolution an islamic perspective description. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. Exploring classical sources and methodologiesby david solomon jalajel. The theory of biological evolution and islam by zameelur rahman recently, there has been a lot of talk in the muslim community about the theory of evolution. Indeed, this question is tied to two crucial issues for muslims today. A in biological sciences from the university of cambridge and who has qualified in the islamic sciences from a traditional islamic institute all details. An islamic research institution dedicated to dismantling doubts and nurturing conviction by addressing relevant topics affecting todays society. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. Many people wonder about the theory of biological evolution the theory that living species on earth today are descended from others in the past, and that the present diversity of living species we see is a result of descent with modification over the course of numerous generations muslims also wonder about one of the main processes that. Muslim thinkers have proposed and accepted elements of the theory of evolution, some. The compatibility between islamic doctrines and the theoryies of biological and human evolution is one of the most important topics facing islamic culture today. Theory of evolution and islam what do muslims believe. The theory of biological evolution and islam by mufti zameelur rahman an insight into the theory of biological evolution in relation to islamic beliefs by mufti zameelur rahman who holds a b. By edited by published on 26 nov 2007 last modified on 21 mar 2010 category.
It is clear that priorities are misplaced, for in glorifying western scientists the proponents of human evolution neglect the intellectual aptitude of muslim scholars, particularly, the early scholars who were extremely astute and would, with all dedication, intensely scrutinise each and every aspect of the islamic religion prior to any form of endorsement or inclination towards a given view. Some muslims around the world believe humans and other living things have evolved over time, yet some others believe they have always existed in present form. Is the theory of evolution in direct contradiction with islamic teachings, or does it leave room for debate. The theory of biological evolution and islam ahlus. Islamic views on evolution are diverse, ranging from theistic evolution to old earth creationism. The topic is no doubt very sensitive, as it deals with the origin of diverse forms of life, including. Islam is the second largest religion in the world after christianity, with about 1.