Quran Issues
The Quran teaches that the days of creation are indefinite periods of time, aligning with modern scientific understanding.
Quick answer
The Christian response highlights that the Quran explicitly states God created the heavens and the earth in six days, which are interpreted literally in Islamic tradition. Additionally, Hadith literature supports this literal interpretation, presenting scientific inconsistencies when claiming these days are indefinite.
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Key verses
Genesis 1:1bible
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Sura 7:54quran
Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days.
Sura 10:3quran
Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days.
Sura 11:7quran
And He it is who created the heavens and the earth in six days.
Sura 25:59quran
He who created the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them in six days.
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