The Quran teaches that the days of creation are indefinite periods of time, aligning with modern scientific understanding.

The Quran in several verses, including S. 7:54, 10:3, 11:7, and 25:59, asserts that God created the heavens and the earth in six days. This claim is reinforced by Hadith literature, such as Sahih Muslim, which details the specific days on which various aspects of creation occurred. For instance, it states that light was created on Wednesday, after the creation of vegetation, which poses a scientific challenge to the idea of indefinite periods of time. Furthermore, early Islamic sources like _The History of al-Tabari_ confirm a literal interpretation of these days, contradicting the notion that they represent vast epochs. Therefore, the argument that the Quran aligns with modern science falters when examined against its own texts and traditions.