THE ISLAMIC AND CHRISTIAN CONCEPTIONS OF THE MARCH OF TIME
Abstract
This article explores the contrasting Islamic and Christian perspectives on the concept of the march of time, particularly in relation to the modern theories of evolution and progress. It argues that both Islamic and Christian traditions initially viewed time as a cyclical process of decline, interrupted by divine interventions, rather than a linear progression towards improvement. The article examines how these traditional conceptions contrast with the modern belief in continuous progress, highlighting the spiritual and cultural implications of these different viewpoints. It uses religious texts, historical examples, and philosophical arguments to support its analysis, suggesting that the modern world's emphasis on progress may be seen as a departure from the more traditional understanding of time as a descent from a spiritual zenith.
Metadata
- Title
- THE ISLAMIC AND CHRISTIAN CONCEPTIONS OF THE MARCH OF TIME
- Article Type
- Research Article
- DOI
- https://doi.org/
- Pages
- 200–210
- Keywords
- Islam, Christianity, Time, Evolution
- In
- The Islamic Quarterly, Volume 1, Issue 3-4
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