Examining references to celestial bodies and astronomical phenomena in the Quran.
The Quran contains numerous references to celestial bodies and astronomical phenomena, many of which align with modern scientific understanding despite being revealed in the 7th century. These references cover a wide range of topics, from the orbits of the sun and moon to the expansion of the universe and the nature of stars and planets.
These astronomical references in the Quran are particularly noteworthy because many of them describe phenomena that were not well understood in the 7th century. The accuracy of these descriptions has led many scholars to consider them evidence of the Quran's divine origin.
In the 7th century, when the Quran was revealed, astronomical knowledge was limited and often mixed with mythology. The geocentric model was widely accepted, and many astronomical phenomena were not well understood.
The accurate descriptions of astronomical phenomena in the Quran, which align with modern scientific discoveries, are particularly noteworthy given this historical context. Many of these phenomena were not confirmed by science until centuries or even millennia later.