Does Darwin's theory of evolution challenge Islam — or is that a myth we've been sold?

In this landmark episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka (AZD) sits down with Subboor Ahmad — public intellectual, debater, philosopher of science, and one of the most formidable Muslim voices engaging with New Atheism and Darwinism today.

Subboor holds a BSc in Engineering and both an MA and PgCert in Philosophy from Birkbeck College, University of London, and is currently specializing in the philosophy of biology (Al Balagh Academy) — making him uniquely equipped to address this debate at its deepest level.

Together, we unpack:

🔬 What Darwin's theory actually claims — and what it doesn't

🧬 Does evolution disprove God? The philosophical case examined

📖 Islam's historical relationship with science — openness or conflict?

⚗️ The limits of science — why methodological naturalism can't touch the divine

🌍 The Islamic stance on Darwinian theory — where do scholars actually stand?

📚 Subboor's forthcoming book A Failed Hypothesis — a critical examination of Darwinism's philosophical foundations

The popular idea that evolution undermines the existence of God is simply wrong. Science only deals with observable phenomena — God, by definition, is unobservable. (Subboorahmad) But millions have been convinced otherwise. This conversation cuts through the noise with rigorous, respectful, evidence-based dialogue.

The Islamic tradition has historically not just been very open to scientific enquiry, but made significant contributions to the sciences and the scientific method itself. (Subboorahmad)

Whether you're a Muslim grappling with these questions, a skeptic curious about Islam's intellectual tradition, or simply a lover of ideas — this one is not to be missed.

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