Islam beliefs attitudes about the origin of the universe

Question 1

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Answer 1

There is no creational story in the Quran although there are many teachings about the role of Allah as creator and sustainer of life

Question 2

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Answer 2

Allah made the world and everything in it

Question 3

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Answer 3

Adam was made out of clay and had life breathed into him.

Question 3

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Answer 3

Allah created heavens and Earth over six long periods.

Question 4

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Answer 4

A wife was made for Adam

Question 5

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Answer 5

Humans were given the role of Khalifas to be responsible to look after the world and treat it with respect.

Question 6

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Answer 6

On the day of judgement all Muslims will be called to account for how they have looked after Allah’s creation.

Question 7

different attitudes

Answer 7

Many Muslims are creationists, as they believe the words of the Quran must be taken literally as it was revealed from Allah. Others may accept some aspects of evolution, but do not accept the idea of human evolution as the Quran refers to the creation of Adam.