Ma`rifat

Abstract Human creation is among the important issues in the relationship between science and religion. From a scientific point of view, the theory of evolution has dealt with this subject. From a religious point of view, this subject has been discussed under the title of the creation of Adam and Eve. There have been several views regarding the relationship between the two. Most of the works written by Muslim thinkers in this field are based on the Qur'anic verses and not enough attention has been paid to the narrations in this field, whereas in the narrations of Ahl al-Bayt, the discussion of the origin of man is explained in more detail providing us with new dimensions. From a scientific point of view, the first humans existed on earth much earlier than the time considered for the creation of Adam, so assuming that Adam and Eve were the first humans on earth is a point of conflict between science and religion. But according to narrations, Adam and Eve were not the first humans; rather, before them, human-like beings or anthropoids lived on earth. The discussion of the existence of these creatures and their characteristics in narrations plays a fundamental role in solving this conflict. Using the library method, this article deals with collecting and studying narratives related to anthropoids and provides the basis for comparative studies about science and religion. By analyzing the narrations in this subject, anthropoids and some of their characteristics, such as their appearance and character, are determined. Also, according to narrations, their extinction is certain.