The Quran and the Creation/Evolution of Human T.O.Shanavas The Qur’an does not have a chapter on the genesis of human and the universe, as do the Jewish and Christian scriptures. Christians and Jews believe that God created human beings in God’s image and created Eve from Adam’s rib. Most contemporary Muslims also believe that God created Eve from Adam’s rib, although not a single verse in the Quran supports creation Eve from Adam’s rib. The Qur’anic verses are called ayaths (verses) in Arabic, as are the phenomena of nature as per Qur’anic text. Accordingly for example, everything in the universe including human body (physiology, biochemistry and anatomy) are messages that need to be read and appreciated. The universe is a “written scroll” ( Qur’an 21;104: “On the day when We shall roll up heaven as a scroll is rolled for the writings;”). So, the Quran is not only a book of spiritual guidance but also a guiding light that inspires its believers to investigate and understand nature. For example, “Truly in the creation of heavens and the earth, and in the alternations of the night and day are verses (  ا ت آ ی آ ل) for those who have acumen, who utter (the name of) God, standing, sitting, and on their sides, and ponder over the creation of the heavens and the earth, (saying), ‘Our Lord, you have not created these in futility. Glory be to You: guard us then from the torment of the fire.’” (Qur’an 3:190–191). “On the earth are verses (  ات َ آی) for those who have sure faith (in the meaningfulness of all things), as also (there are signs) in your own self: will ye not, then, observe?” (Qur’an 51:20–21). So, while the Qur’an is a divine message in human vernacular, the universe is a divine message in material medium. While the interpretation of the Qur’an is called tafsir, the interpretation of the divine book in material medium, the universe, is called science. The source of both books is same and so the meaning of the verses (ayaths) cannot contradict. If there are contradictions, we need to reread books.