Creation
Muslims believe that Allah (God) created the heavens and the earth in perfect harmony and balance, and that He continues to reign over His creation. Muslims find no conflict between this belief and current scientific theories regarding the creation of earth.
According to Islamic beliefs, how old is the Earth?
According to Islamic beliefs, how old is the Earth?
According to Islamic beliefs, how old is the Earth?
Creation of the Universe
According to the Qur'an, the universe was created in six "days" (or eons), starting with a "big bang."
According to the Qur'an, the universe was created in six "days" (or eons), starting with a "big bang."
Creation of Human Life
While Islam recognizes the general idea of the development of life in stages, over a period of time, human beings are considered as a special act of creation. Islam teaches that human beings are a unique life form, and were created "from a single pair of a male and female."
While Islam recognizes the general idea of the development of life in stages, over a period of time, human beings are considered as a special act of creation. Islam teaches that human beings are a unique life form, and were created "from a single pair of a male and female."
Wonders of Creation
Select verses from the Qur'an regarding the creation of the earth and the universe.
Select verses from the Qur'an regarding the creation of the earth and the universe.