2. Why is the topic of human evolution important and relevant for Muslims?

In this episode , we will start the audiobook and begin to discuss approaches to science in religion and within the context of Qur’anic tafsir. As science has progressed, has this changed our relationship with religion? How have scholars dealt with new scientific ideas over time?
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Qur’anic verses referenced include: Q.4:82, Q.18:1, Q.29:20, Q.21:33
Lydia Saad, “Record Few Americans Believe Bible Is Literal Word of God,” Gallup.com (Gallup, April 23, 2019), https://news.gallup.com/poll/210704/record-few-americans-believe-bible-literal-word-god.aspx
Michael Lipka, “Why Some Americans Left Religion Behind,” Pew Research Center (Pew Research Center, August 24, 2016), https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/08/24/why-americas-nones-left-religion-behind/.
“In U.S., Decline of Christianity Continues at Rapid Pace,” Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project, December 31, 2019, https://www.pewforum.org/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/
Besheer Mohamed and Elizabeth Podrebarac Sciupac, “Islam Gains about as Many Converts as It Loses in U.S.,” Pew Research Center (Pew Research Center, January 26, 2018), https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/01/26/the-share-of-americans-who-leave-islam-is-offset-by-those-who-become-muslim/
Matt Williams, “What Is The Geocentric Model Of The Universe?,” February 4, 2016, https://www.universetoday.com/32607/geocentric-model/
Maurice Bucaille, Qur’an and Sciencehttps://www.cia.gov/library/abbottabad-compound/05/05FE5F5794F40677F5E7497B2F765530_The%20Bible,The%20Qur%27an%20&%20Science.pdf Muhammad Hadi Ma’rifat trans. Salim Rossier and Mansoor Limba, Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an, Volume 1, (SAMT Publications, 2014) 256-7.

What is Becoming Bani Adam: Exploring Twelver-Shii Discussions on Human Ancestry - Mizan Institute?

“Becoming Bani Adam: Exploring Twelver-Shii Discussions on Human Ancestry” is a new podcast series which is an audiobook version of a long paper written by Ustadha Fatemah Meghji on the topic of human evolution in Twelver-Shii tradition with a focus on exegetical literature i.e. from tafsir. How does a person of faith grapple with evolution in today’s world? The audiobook is narrated by Br. Justin Mashouf and each episode includes an introduction by the author herself with a summary of previous episodes and at times, brief helpful explanations. Each episode spans between 10-20 minutes.