Does Darwin's theory, which proves that humans evolved from apes, not contradict Islam?
Darwin's theory posits that humans evolved from animals through descent with modification, and that survival of the fittest occurs through natural selection. Many scientists have refuted this theory, disproving it for scientific reasons. As for the stance of Islam, it rejects the theory because it conflicts with the Holy Quran on several points:
1. It contradicts the principle that Allah is the Creator of all things.
2. It claims knowledge of the origin of living beings, whereas Allah alone is the Creator, and no one witnessed His creation. Allah created humans as a complete, independent creation from dust and water, by His own Hands, glorified be He, and they were not incomplete before becoming perfected.
3. Its assertion that survival is for the fittest contradicts the reality that death encompasses everyone.
4. It is inconsistent with Allah's honoring of the Children of Adam, whom He favored over much of His creation, and whom He created in the best of forms.
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