The Multi-Process Creation of the Universe, Earth and the Seven Heavens in the Qur’an

Abstract

The Qur’an includes verses that describe three different creation processes. The Universe is created in six phases or aeons or periods of time. The Earth and what it contains are created in a separate process that also extends over six phases. A third process is the creation of the Seven Heavens which started after the creation of Earth and extends over two phases. Creation continues till now and will continue ad infinitum.