Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Jurnal Studi Ilmu-ilmu Al-Qur an dan Hadis

Publication Date

7-30-2021

Abstract

Muslim scholars who oppose the compatibility of Islam and evolution usually advance three kinds of arguments: scientific, metaphysic, and hermeneutic. This paper will examine the position of Nuh Ha Mim Keller, a prominent Sunni scholar who employ these three lines of arguments and proposes that believing in human evolution entails kufr. In this article we will critically analyze Keller’s understanding of the science of evolution in which he claims that the theory of evolution is not robust. We argue that through the consilience of induction, evolution is the best explanation for the biological origins and diversity. We also argue that a more nuanced understanding of the metaphysical and hermeneutical aspects of Islam and evolution debate would reveal that Keller’s anti-evolution claims are unwarranted, including his accusation of kufr against those who accept human evolution.

ISSN

2548-4737

Publisher

Al-Jamiah Research Centre

Volume

22

Issue

2

First Page

505

Last Page

536

Disciplines

Life Sciences

Keywords

Kufr, Evolution, Human evolution, Islam, Nuh Ha Mim Keller

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no

Open Access

yes

Open Access Type

Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series

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