{"_id":"668da0690b76658b4c233681","title":"What do we say about evolution in Islam?","question":"What do we say about evolution in Islam? And how does Islam disprove the probability of it occurring?","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"In summary, the idea that plants or animals evolved over time is not inherently contradictory to Islamic belief, as it is rationally possible. If Allah chose to create new species through the process of natural selection and mutation, this is entirely acceptable within Islam, for Allah is the true agent and creator of all causes and effects. What is unacceptable is attributing efficacy to anything other than Allah’s action by believing that causes bring about effects independently. Allah is the sole Creator, and it is irrational to believe that something nonexistent can bring itself into existence. \\n\\nIslam specifically rejects the aspect of evolution that claims humans evolved from non-human species because it contradicts the special creation of Adam as mentioned in the Qur'an. Man's origin is unique, as attested to by revelation. Human beings have a special status, endowed with the capacity for knowledge of the Divine, which sets them apart from other creatures. \\n\\nAs for plants and non-human animals, there is no requirement for Muslims to reject evolution, as it does not contradict either revelation or rational thought. The processes through which these beings come into existence can be seen as part of Allah’s grand design, operating through natural laws He established. Therefore, accepting the possibility of evolution in these cases does not diminish the belief in Allah’s ultimate sovereignty and creative power. \\n\\nIn conclusion, while Islam upholds the special creation of humans, it allows for a rational and theologically sound acceptance of evolutionary processes in the plant and animal kingdoms, provided that Allah’s role as the ultimate Creator is always acknowledged.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c232867","tag":"Aqeedah: Sects and Religions","count":68},{"_id":"668da0580b76658b4c2334b2","tag":"Knowledge: Aqeedah","count":38},{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c232851","tag":"Contemporary Life: Knowledge","count":33}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:13.448Z"}