An Analytical Study of the Origin of Life from the Qur’ānic Perspective

For centuries, the discussion about the origin of life on the earth has beenone of the most fundamental topics among Muslim and non-Muslimscholars. It is believed by some Muslim Qur’ānic exegetes and researchersthat the Qur’ān makes references to the origin of life on the earth. In viewof this, the primary aim of this research is therefore to examine theQur’ānic viewpoint on the origin of life on the earth.In this regard, the lexical and technical meanings of some importantterms have been examined. Thereafter, the Qur’ānic verses believed tohave discussed the life origin and the commentaries of some prominentearly and contemporary Muslim Qur’ānic exegetes on the verses wereanalyzed.The methodology used in this research work is a descriptive-analyticalmethod wherein the collected data from the written sources (such as books,articles, and so on) have been analyzed based on rational and textual piecesof evidence. Meanwhile, the findings indicate that the Qur’ān does notexplicitly discuss the origin of life on the earth, rather it provides detailsabout the creation and the origin of human beings on it.