Alhamdulillah, Allah provides us with evidence for "creationism" in many ayaat. I was also curious, though, what modern Muslim scholars had to say to refute the theory of evolution, so I was happy to find these resources posted on Salaf-us-Saalih.com:
- Creation versus Evolution – Darwin’s Theory - by Saleh as Saleh [PDF]
- Orthodox Muslim Scholars on Darwinism and the Theory of Evolution - albaseerah.com
A compiled synopsis of what the Senior Scholars of orthodox Islam have to say about Charles Darwin’s theory about the evolution of species. a succinct response filled proofs from the Qur’an explaining the exact position of Islam on the matter! Indeed, this is a must read for anyone wanting to know Islam’s stance on this hot button issue in modern western society. - Usamah Hasan, Darwinism, Evolutionary Forces and the Creation of Man - aqidah.com
At any rate, the take away, for me, is that Allah gives us proof of creation/creationism (through these readings I realized just how much proof there is in the Quraan) and that also, Allah has given us the information we need regarding the topic and He has provided proof. I've found that delving too far into the issue is not necessary, nor productive.
originally posted 11/24/12
Learning Resources
TJ's Allah is the Creator (PowerPoint)French Version PPT (translated version donated to TJ)Lessons
- Allah is the Creator, Lesson (Grade 1-2) (PDF)
- Who Created You? Lesson (PDF)
Tawheed/Creation copywork
"And I did not create jinn and men except for my worship." 51:56
Copywork:
Allah Made Everything Girl/Bird – Easel and Ink
Allah Created Me! Mini Workbook (Preschool) - From A Muslim Child is Born
Allah is the Creator Pizza Book - from Iman's Homeschool; she also has links to other resources such as worksheets at the bottom of this post.
Some Related Ayaat
- Purpose of Creation: 51:56
- Variety in Creation: 35:27, 28
- In Six Days: 7:54, 11:7, 32:4, 50:38, 57:4
- Be! And it is... 2:117, 16:40, 36:82, 40:68
- Not for play: 21:16, 17; 24:115
