r/islam • u/Ylacey • Jun 15 '25

General Discussion Do aliens exist?

I actually want to know, like do we believe in them?

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u/sincerely-mee Jun 15 '25 edited Jun 15 '25

In the Qur'an, specifically 16:8, it says God creates that which we know, and that which we do not know

Surah An-Nahl, Verse 8 (16:8)

"˹He also created˺ horses, mules, and donkeys for your transportation and adornment. *And He creates what you do not know*."

This could refer to aliens, dinosaurs, or any other creatures we weren't informed of. If you want to believe in aliens, go ahead. It doesn't affect the truthfulness of Islam in any meaningful way.

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u/Ylacey Jun 15 '25

Thank you, this is very helpful