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In this video, Shaykh Hamza addresses the claim that the Quran's statement of Allah creating the Earth in six days is incorrect. He explains the important difference between the Quran and the Bible's creation narratives: while both mention six days, the Bible includes a seventh day of rest, which the Quran explicitly rejects. Shaykh Hamza emphasizes that this distinction aligns the Quran with modern science, as it allows for the interpretation of the six "days" as six long periods or epochs, unlike the literal 24-hour days in the Bible.
He discusses how Muslim scholars, even centuries before the discoveries of modern science, understood these "days" as extended periods of time. He highlights how classical scholars, interpreted the word "day" (yawm) to mean any period of time, which fits well with our understanding of the universe's gradual creation over billions of years.
The video also contrasts the Quranic and Biblical traditions, showing that while the Biblical account's seventh day implies a literal 24-hour interpretation, the Quran's rejection of this day leaves room for a more figurative understanding. Shaykh Hamza explains that the Quran speaks of the creation of the heavens and the Earth in six stages, pointing to the gradual evolution of the universe, which aligns with scientific findings, like the formation of stars and elements necessary for life on Earth.
Throughout the video, Shaykh Hamza conveys how the Quran's description of creation demonstrates God's power, knowledge, and precision in a way that resonates with modern scientific understanding.