In this episode, we will explore both theological and hermeneutical considerations that are relevant to the topic. We will also explore the common misconception that belief in evolution is somehow at odds with belief in God and the logical fallacies that play into this. What are the theological considerations that are relevant to this discussion on human evolutionary ancestry? Moreover, we will introduce in brief the subject of Qur’anic hermeneutics which is essentially the principles by which scholars interpret the Qur’an and the various concerns which they take into consideration, including different pieces of evidence for how to extrapolate meaning. When can we take the Qur’an figuratively vs. literally and what process do scholars follow?
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Verses on the origin of mankind: Q.7:11 , Q.3:59 , Q.6:98 , Q.7:18 9, Q.18:37 , Q.23:12 , Q.32:6, Q.38:71-72 , Q.39:6, Q.71:17-18
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Mortezā Moṭahharī, “توحید و تکامل” Accessed 2020, www.mortezamotahari.com/fa/ArticleView.html?ArticleID=78893
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