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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Q1.Which of the options below is NOT an interpretation of the creation story from Christianity?

The universe really was created in 6 daysThe word 'day' can be translated a 'period of time' or 'epoch'The story has absolutely no meaning or truthThe story has symbolic truth

1/5

Q2.What is the first thing God created in the creation story in Genesis?

HumansThe planet earthLightHimself

2/5

Q3.Select the correct summary of the Big Bang theory

The Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the universe was caused when two rocks collidedThe Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the earth was created when two other planets collidedThe Big Bang theory is the scientific theory that the universe expanded from a single point 13.8 billion years agoThe Big Bang theory is a TV program about scientists

3/5

Q4.Which of the groups below usually interprets the Bible symbolically?

LiberalConservativeFundamentalistHumanist

4/5

Q5.Which of the groups below is most likely to use utilitarianism as a guide when making ethical decisions?

LiberalConservativeFundamentalistHumanist

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of the options below is NOT an interpretation of the creation story from Christianity?

The universe really was created in 6 daysThe word 'day' can be translated a 'period of time' or 'epoch'The story has absolutely no meaning or truthThe story has symbolic truth

1/5

Q2.What is the first thing God created in the creation story in Genesis?

HumansThe planet earthLightHimself

2/5

Q3.Select the correct summary of the Big Bang theory

3/5

Q4.Which of the groups below usually interprets the Bible symbolically?

LiberalConservativeFundamentalistHumanist

4/5

Q5.Which of the groups below is most likely to use utilitarianism as a guide when making ethical decisions?

LiberalConservativeFundamentalistHumanist

5/5

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Origins of the Universe (Islam).

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Q1.Which of the options below is NOT a similarity between verses about creation in the Bible and the Qur'an?

The universe was created in six daysThe universe was created by God / AllahGod / Allah rested on the 7th dayGod / Allah continues to take part in creation in the world

1/7

Q2.What do Muslims believe Allah created the universe with?

ClayHis wordLightA previous universe

2/7

Q3.The Qur'an gives a detailed outline of what happened on each day of creation. True or false?

TrueFalse

3/7

Q4.Which of the options below is NOT an interpretation of the creation story from Christianity?

The universe really was created in 6 daysThe word 'day' can be translated a 'period of time' or 'epoch'The story has absolutely no meaning or truthThe story has symbolic truth

4/7

Q5.Islam is completely incompatible with science. True or false?

TrueFalse

5/7

Q6.Select the correct summary of the Big Bang theory

6/7

Q7.Which of the groups below usually interprets the bible symbolically?

LiberalConservativeFundamentalistHumanist

7/7

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Origins of the Universe (Islam).

Well done for your work in this lesson. Now answer the questions below!

Q1.Which of the options below is NOT a similarity between verses about creation in the Bible and the Qur'an?

The universe was created in six daysThe universe was created by God / AllahGod / Allah rested on the 7th dayGod / Allah continues to take part in creation in the world

1/7

Q2.What do Muslims believe Allah created the universe with?

ClayHis wordLightA previous universe

2/7

Q3.The Qur'an gives a detailed outline of what happened on each day of creation. True or false?

TrueFalse

3/7

Q4.Which of the options below is NOT an interpretation of the creation story from Christianity?

The universe really was created in 6 daysThe word 'day' can be translated a 'period of time' or 'epoch'The story has absolutely no meaning or truthThe story has symbolic truth

4/7

Q5.Islam is completely incompatible with science. True or false?

TrueFalse

5/7

Q6.Select the correct summary of the Big Bang theory

6/7

Q7.Which of the groups below usually interprets the bible symbolically?

LiberalConservativeFundamentalistHumanist

7/7

Lesson summary: Origins of the universe (Islam)

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