Inspired by a challenge issued by Dr. Mauroof Hussain (MS ENT) in his article which appeared in the July 2007 edition of Dharuma magzine. In his article Atheistun Dhakkaane Bahanaaeh Neiy (There is no excuse which atheists can show) he called on someone who could according to rationale and science debate and refute what he obviously believes to be facts.

Evolution has been gathering mountains of evidence since Darwin proposed his theory over 150 years ago. Contrary to creationist claims there is not shred of evidence that refutes evolution.

Evolution is supported by both the fossil record and genetic evidence.

Evolution is theory in the same way as Gravity is a theory. But just because you deny gravity doesn’t mean you can jump into the air, flap your arms and fly.

What evidence do you have that your God created all of the present life in its fully formed fashion?

Speaking of fossils I remember a hadith stating that Adam was a giant and people have been shrinking till today. Where are the fossil records to support this incredible claim?

Mutations are always destructive? Is Mauroof still going to prefix his name with Dr.? (As a lowly medical student I am able to think of several beneficial mutations off the top of my head.) Has Mauroof never heard of sickle cell anemia which confers immunity from Plasmodium malaria? How about the mutation in the HIV – 1 receptor that makes individuals carrying the homozygous trait resistant to infection. As a doctor he must surely know about Staphylococcus aureus evolving resistance to antibiotics.

The Vancomycin-immune strain of staphylococcus, involves a complex enzyme pathway with 5 different and interacting parts. According to Mauroof and his contention of “Irreducible complexity” this bacteria could not have evolved immunity.

Lastly is Mauroof a real doctor or a Hadith doctor? We should all beware lest he starts to endorse prescribing camel urine to break fevers in children with Dengue. Or claim that epilepsy is due to demonic possession.