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Does the multiverse theory contradict Islam, and what is the interpretation of the verse: "Allah is He Who created seven heavens, and of the earth the like thereof"?

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The multiverse or parallel universes are mere fantasy and philosophical delusion, lacking scientific evidence, and do not rise to the level of a scientific hypothesis. Islam focuses on the creation of the earth and the seven heavens. As for delving into infinite universes, that is part of the unseen, which should not be approached except with clear evidence from sound scripture or clear reason, as Allah Almighty says: "And do not pursue that of which you have no knowledge. Indeed, the hearing, the sight, and the heart - all of those will be questioned." (Al-Isra: 36), and His saying: "I did not make them witness the creation of the heavens and the earth or even their own creation, nor would I take the misguided as assistants." (Al-Kahf: 51), which indicates Allah's sole knowledge of the unseen.

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