How was man created? I have heard man was created both from water and from clay. I've heard both by Muslims. Which is true?

· 11 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1082English

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How was man created? I have heard man was created both from water and from clay. I've heard both by Muslims. Which is true?

Answer

Almighty Allah created man from baked clay.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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