Cosmology in the Muslim world
this is an error, as the Qur'an does not indicate a flat earth.
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=== Overview === |
=== Overview === |
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In Quranic cosmography, the cosmos is primarily constituted of seven heavens and earth. Above them is the [[Throne of God]], a solid structure. |
In Quranic cosmography, the cosmos is primarily constituted of seven heavens and earth. Above them is the [[Throne of God]], a solid structure. According to some interpretations, the Qur'an indicates a flat earth, calling the earth "stretched" or "spread out" (Qur'an 2:22; 13:3; 15:19; 50:7; 51:48; 79:30; 88:20; 91:6) and comparing its structure to a "bed" (Qur'an 20:53; 43:10) or a "carpet" (71:19).{{Sfn|Tabataba'i|Mirsadri|2016}} |
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=== Heavens and the earths === |
=== Heavens and the earths === |
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