Islam and Evolution: a Letter from Nuh Keller to Suleiman Ali

[Originally from: bondsofbrotherhood.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/islam-and-evolution-a-letter-from-nuh-keller-to-suleiman-ali/]

©Nuh Ha Mim Keller 1996

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate

14 July 1995

Dear Suleman ‘Ali:

Thank you for your fax of 27 June 1995 which said, in part:

The Theory of Biological Evolution and Islam

[Originally from: only1hope.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/the-theory-of-biological-evolution-and-islam1.pdf]

by Zameelur Rahman

Recently, there has been a lot of talk in the Muslim community about the theory of evolution. The topic is no doubt very sensitive, as it deals with the origin of diverse forms of life, including human beings, and since Islam does have something to say about certain aspects of these issues, it touches on some important theological questions. Unfortunately, the issue has been dealt with quite irresponsibly by a number of individuals who have spoken on evolutionary theory and the Islamic view on the matter. This is primarily due to a lack of knowledge of evolutionary theory, Islamic theology, or both.