Darwin's theory of evolution
Question
If Adam and Eve were the first people in the world, then how does science say that the evolution of man was from a monkey (animal)?
Answer
Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/12339
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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