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How old is humanity in Islam?

Published in Islamic Timeline 1 min read

According to interpretations within Islam, based on deductions from the Quran when compared to historical timelines, humanity's age is approximately 8000 years. This timeframe is associated with the creation of Adam. While the Quran does not explicitly state the age of the universe, it suggests that the universe existed for a significantly longer period than humanity.

Aspect Details
Age of Humanity Approximately 8000 years
Basis Deductions from the Quran combined with historical context
Key Figure Adam (the first human)
Universe Age Implied to be much older than humanity, though not specifically defined

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