Origins of the universe (Islam)
In this lesson, we will explore Islamic interpretations of verses about creation in the Qur'an, and their views on scientific explanations.
Origins of the universe (Islam)
In this lesson, we will explore Islamic interpretations of verses about creation in the Qur'an, and their views on scientific explanations.
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Key learning points
- The origins of the universe according to the Qur'an
- Traditional and modern interpretations
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You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the options below is NOT an interpretation of the creation story from Christianity?
The story has symbolic truth
The universe really was created in 6 days
The word 'day' can be translated a 'period of time' or 'epoch'
Q2.
What is the first thing God created in the creation story in Genesis?
Himself
Humans
The planet earth
Q3.
Select the correct summary of the Big Bang theory
The Big Bang theory is a TV program about scientists
The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the earth was created when two other planets collided
The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the universe was caused when two rocks collided
Q4.
Which of the groups below usually interprets the Bible symbolically?
Conservative
Fundamentalist
Humanist
Q5.
Which of the groups below is most likely to use utilitarianism as a guide when making ethical decisions?
Conservative
Fundamentalist
Liberal
7 Questions
Q1.
Which of the options below is NOT a similarity between verses about creation in the Bible and the Qur'an?
God / Allah continues to take part in creation in the world
The universe was created by God / Allah
The universe was created in six days
Q2.
What do Muslims believe Allah created the universe with?
A previous universe
Clay
Light
Q3.
The Qur'an gives a detailed outline of what happened on each day of creation. True or false?
True
Q4.
Which of the options below is NOT an interpretation of the creation story from Christianity?
The story has symbolic truth
The universe really was created in 6 days
The word 'day' can be translated a 'period of time' or 'epoch'
Q5.
Islam is completely incompatible with science. True or false?
True
Q6.
Select the correct summary of the Big Bang theory
The Big Bang theory is a TV program about scientists
The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the earth was created when two other planets collided
The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the universe was caused when two rocks collided
Q7.
Which of the groups below usually interprets the bible symbolically?
Conservative
Fundamentalist
Humanist