Year 10
Origins of humanity (Islam)
In this lesson, we will explore Islamic views on the origins of humanity and the theory of evolution.
Year 10
Origins of humanity (Islam)
In this lesson, we will explore Islamic views on the origins of humanity and the theory of evolution.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Origins of humanity in the Qur'an
- Traditional and modern interpretations
Equipment
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.
What do humanists believe about the origins of humanity?
Humanists believe humans have always existed
Humanists believe humans were created by God
Humanists believe in the Big Bang Theory
Q2.
What is not a challenge of evolution for Christians?
Evolution doesn't fit with a literal understanding of the Bible
Evolution involves a lot of suffering like mass extinctions. It doesn't seem likely that God would create with this method.
If evolution is correct then humans are not special, they are just part of the animal kingdom
Q3.
Which type of Christian will interpret the Bible symbolically?
Conservative
Fundamentalist
Q4.
Which type of Christian might say that the name 'Adam' means 'ground' and therefore the creation story is simply saying that humans are close to the planet?
Fundamentalist
Liberal
Q5.
Which of the answers below is the best summary of the theory of evolution?
Evolution is the theory that all species that exist today have always existed throughout the history of the earth
Evolution is the theory that humans descended from apes
Evolution is when a creature changes over time to adapt to its environment. For example a giraffe's neck may stretch through it's life to reach higher leaves
5 Questions
Q1.
Which type of Muslims are most likely to completely accept the theory of evolution?
Compromise
Traditional
Q2.
Where does the Qur'an say animal life came from?
Allah created all creatures from clay
It grew from the ground like plants
Space
Q3.
Muslims who accept evolution believe that it disproves the claims in the Qur'an about the origins of life. True or false?
True
Q4.
What are humanists most likely to believe about the origins of humanity?
Humanists believe humans have always existed
Humanists believe humans were created by God
Humanists believe in the Big Bang theory
Q5.
Which of the answers below is the best summary of the theory of evolution?
Evolution is the theory that all species that exist today have always existed throughout the history of the earth
Evolution is the theory that humans descended from apes
Evolution is when a creature changes over time to adapt to its environment. For example, a giraffe's neck may stretch through it's life to reach higher leaves