Becoming Bani Adam: A Discussion on Humanity's Alleged Evolutionary Ancestry and Origins

Despite generally embracing scientific discovery, Muslims have struggled to reconcile their faith with the possibility of human evolutionary ancestry. The discussion of the book at hand is how prominent Twelver-Shi’i scholars have grappled with this question in the 21st century, using principles in usūl al-fiqh and usūl al- tafsīr, as well as considering empirical evidence brought forth by evolutionists. The author attempts to explore points of contention between empirical evidence and what the Qur'an states literally, and where relevant, brings forth what Shi'i scholars have theorized in light of this. Some of the key questions include:

1. What is the timeline of Adam?
2. Was Adam the first human on earth?
3. Is it possible that Adam had parents?
4. Are we all descendants of Adam?

Ultimately, the book advances the idea that accepting evolution should not cause a crisis of faith, nor a complete rejection of the Qur'an.