A Comparative Study on Interpretation of Planet from Al-Quran and Astronomy Views
The interpretation submitted by the translator of mashaf Quran against the pronouncement of al-kawkab and al-kawakib means 'star'. Based on the studies from the modern astronomy, both words refer to a planet. The study of the meaning of al-kawkab and al-kawakib is about explaining more app...
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| author | Wahid, Khairussaadah Nawawi, Mohd Saiful Anwar Mohd Man, Saadan |
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| description | The interpretation submitted by the translator of mashaf Quran against the pronouncement of al-kawkab and al-kawakib means 'star'. Based on the studies from the modern astronomy, both words refer to a planet. The study of the meaning of al-kawkab and al-kawakib is about explaining more appropriate meanings based on the context of Islamic astronomy. The main objective of this study is to identify the meaning of al-kawkab and al-kawakib terms in al-Quran and to analyze the correlation between Quranic commentaries with modern discoveries of planets in the solar system. Methods of comparison between the views of Quranic commentaries and modern astronomy are highlighted with reference based on classical and contemporary tafseers, and modern astronomy literature. The study found that there are four passages that discuss physical characteristics of planets. In addition, the reason that may be adduced to explain appropriate translations for the words al-kawkab and al-kawakib as 'planet' is based on the majority of Quranic commentaries and research on the difference in physical nature of planets and stars. In conclusion, the is no difference between Quranic commentaries and modern astronomy related to planets and their features. Thus the pronouncement of al-kawkab and al-kawakib in the Quran refers to a planet, not a star. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-228382019-10-24T04:43:17Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/22838/ A Comparative Study on Interpretation of Planet from Al-Quran and Astronomy Views Wahid, Khairussaadah Nawawi, Mohd Saiful Anwar Mohd Man, Saadan BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc QB Astronomy The interpretation submitted by the translator of mashaf Quran against the pronouncement of al-kawkab and al-kawakib means 'star'. Based on the studies from the modern astronomy, both words refer to a planet. The study of the meaning of al-kawkab and al-kawakib is about explaining more appropriate meanings based on the context of Islamic astronomy. The main objective of this study is to identify the meaning of al-kawkab and al-kawakib terms in al-Quran and to analyze the correlation between Quranic commentaries with modern discoveries of planets in the solar system. Methods of comparison between the views of Quranic commentaries and modern astronomy are highlighted with reference based on classical and contemporary tafseers, and modern astronomy literature. The study found that there are four passages that discuss physical characteristics of planets. In addition, the reason that may be adduced to explain appropriate translations for the words al-kawkab and al-kawakib as 'planet' is based on the majority of Quranic commentaries and research on the difference in physical nature of planets and stars. In conclusion, the is no difference between Quranic commentaries and modern astronomy related to planets and their features. Thus the pronouncement of al-kawkab and al-kawakib in the Quran refers to a planet, not a star. Brill Academic Publishers 2017 Article PeerReviewed Wahid, Khairussaadah and Nawawi, Mohd Saiful Anwar Mohd and Man, Saadan (2017) A Comparative Study on Interpretation of Planet from Al-Quran and Astronomy Views. Al-Bayan: Journal of Qur'an and Hadith Studies, 15 (2). pp. 213-239. ISSN 2232-1950, DOI https://doi.org/10.1163/22321969-12340052 <https://doi.org/10.1163/22321969-12340052>. https://doi.org/10.1163/22321969-12340052 doi:10.1163/22321969-12340052 |
| spellingShingle | BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc QB Astronomy Wahid, Khairussaadah Nawawi, Mohd Saiful Anwar Mohd Man, Saadan A Comparative Study on Interpretation of Planet from Al-Quran and Astronomy Views |
| title | A Comparative Study on Interpretation of Planet from Al-Quran and Astronomy Views |
| title_full | A Comparative Study on Interpretation of Planet from Al-Quran and Astronomy Views |
| title_fullStr | A Comparative Study on Interpretation of Planet from Al-Quran and Astronomy Views |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Comparative Study on Interpretation of Planet from Al-Quran and Astronomy Views |
| title_short | A Comparative Study on Interpretation of Planet from Al-Quran and Astronomy Views |
| title_sort | comparative study on interpretation of planet from al quran and astronomy views |
| topic | BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc QB Astronomy |
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