Geocentrism and the Quran: Difference between revisions

→‎The sun and moon are signs from Allah: Removed the part about 13:2, because it is already in the next section too where it is even more relevant. I'll partly merge those comments into there.
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(→‎The regular cycle of the sun: directing reader to notes above about the word 'resting place')
(→‎The sun and moon are signs from Allah: Removed the part about 13:2, because it is already in the next section too where it is even more relevant. I'll partly merge those comments into there.)
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[[Apologists]] may say that these detailed explanation are only correctly understood by them (since only they have knowledge); but this is of course circular reasoning. ("You first have to believe the Qur'an to be 100% true to be qualified to criticize its veracity.") Even if this were true, these Muslim possessors of 'true' knowledge should be able to provide a coherent, unambiguous explanation of the Qur'an and its miraculous signs - and if how early learned Muslims (including Muhammad himself) explained these verses was examined by them, they would find that they confirm a geocentric cosmology.
[[Apologists]] may say that these detailed explanation are only correctly understood by them (since only they have knowledge); but this is of course circular reasoning. ("You first have to believe the Qur'an to be 100% true to be qualified to criticize its veracity.") Even if this were true, these Muslim possessors of 'true' knowledge should be able to provide a coherent, unambiguous explanation of the Qur'an and its miraculous signs - and if how early learned Muslims (including Muhammad himself) explained these verses was examined by them, they would find that they confirm a geocentric cosmology.
Here is another verse where basically the same sentiment is being expressed:
{{Quote|{{Quran|13|2}}| Allah is He who raised the heavens without any pillars that you can see; is firmly established on the throne; '''He has subjected the sun and the moon! Each one runs for a term appointed'''. He regulates the matter, '''explaining the signs in detail''', so you can be certain of meeting with your Lord.}}
''yudabbiru (he arranges / regulates) al amra (the matter) yufassilu (he explains in detail) al ayaat (the signs) la allakum (so you may) biliqai (meeting) rabbikum (with your Lord) tūqinūna (be certain)''
The sun and moon running their courses are signs (ayaat) to mankind and thus they must be visible (or known) to a 7<sup>th</sup> century Arab audience. The Qur'an also promises to explain these signs in detail. And with good reason because they are proofs for the people so they can be certain that someday they will meet Allah.


===The visibility of the sun's movement===
===The visibility of the sun's movement===
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