Are there some Muslims who believe in Evolution & Faith Healing?

Question

Are there some Muslims who believe in Evolution & Faith Healing?

Answer 1

Qur'an teaches both :

It says, "Allah is - Al Khaliq" (The Creator)

It also says, "Allah is - Al Bari" (The Evolver)

For the Muslim there is no need for separation between religion and science. It is understood from the Quran, revealed over 1,400 years ago, that there is both; "Creation" and "Evolution." And in both instances, it is only Allah who is "Able to do all things." In fact, it was the Muslim scientists, more than 1,000 years ago, who set the stage for the advancement of learning, technology and disciplines in science that we know today.

Moreover,

translation of the meaning of a verse from the Qur'an :

( And Allah has Created every animal from water; of them are some creeping on their bellies; some walk on two legs; and some on four. Allah Creates what He wills: for sure Allah has Power over all things.

[Holy Quran 24:45]

The Quran has set a precedent 14 centuries before modern science, explaining in simple and direct terms about his "creation" of animals and their various functions and then assures us it is He who has the Power over everything. This statement includes the fact Allah can if He Wills, reshape and alter his creation as He Chooses. There is clear evidence within many species of alteration and changes within the species. However, there is no concrete evidence to support a cross over in development from one type to another, such as reptiles turning into birds or alligators turning into cows. The statements made in Quran are quite clear when Allah tells us of having brought forth other life forms and then destroying or replacing them with others. This again, does not imply evolution in the sense of one type becoming or changing into another.

Allah tells us He is Al-Bari, (The Shaper or Evolver) but once again, this does not mean He has a need to bring about each individual life form all from one kind. Actually, while reading the Quran you learn He has brought many types and shapes and sizes as He Wills. Changes within species occur even as quickly as one or two seasons, not even taking a whole year,much less millions as was supposed by Darwin.

Answer 2

Well, if there are any, I'd love to know how they rationalise that!

Answer 3

Are there any Christians who believe in gravity and alchemy?  I think the answer is yes, but I'm not sure what one has to do with another.  One is science and the other is folk medicine.

Answer 4

The issue of micro evolution isn't something disputed in Islam - its simply a pattern in God's creation. i.e. that animals which are more fit are more likely to survive.

The issue of macro evolution is something disputed, since science itself cannot totally confirm it. However, there is nothing totally clear in the Qur'an to disprove this - apart from the creation of Adam - which we believe God created in his [Adams] original form. i.e. humans didn't evolve off monkeys or a 'common' ancestor [science still can't prove this either].

In regard to faith healing - then we do believe that the Quran is a cure, so we should recite it upon ourselves for physical aswell as spiritual healing.

Here's some useful sites:

http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/65...

http://seemyparadigm.webs.com [an ex atheist muslims site]

Peace :)

Answer 5

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