Expansion of the Universe in the Quran?

Question

One of the most subtle discoveries in science concerns the expansion of universe, its tendency constantly to extend its boundaries. This was something completely unknown to the human being until the last century. This mystery is, however, mentioned by the Quran in the following terms, which again bear witness to its remarkable profundity when discussing such matters:

“We created the heavens(universe) with Our strength and power, and constantly expand them”. (51:47)

Did you pray today?

Answer 1

salaam yes

Answer 2

Why is it always after the fact???
It is like the bible code stuff or Nostradamus. I can go back to Nostradamus, read a vague verse, interpret it to relate to something that already happened, then bada boom.....If you want to impress someone, use the Quran to predict something we don't already know.

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Nada:
"we use the plural form as a sign of respect to the older" - problem is the Quran is supposed to be God speaking, not man. And if you are praying the plural form would be them or they or those......we would include yourself.

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Nada2: Ya, it is a matter of translation. To examine that ("we") from an English language point of view would be irrelevant, since it is not written in English. I don't understand Arabic, so I really can't content on the linguistics of the book

Answer 3

This is nothing unique to the quran , ancient hebrew scripture clearly speaks about the creation of the sun moon and stars(universe) as far as the "expansion" I believe that is a translation that is relative to its vastness and not its ongoing growth , what must not be overlooked is that the quran consists of both hebrew old testament and christian writings because it was written by muhammed more than 600 years after the last christian letter had been written....the quaran is not original in its concepts of monotheism..and should be recognized for the authenticity it gives to the writings of tanak(old testament)....other than that it is the creative work of one man. who was obviously influenced by the works of others.

Answer 4

The God of Abraham used the word we and our to describe himself. He is Triune. Why does Allah refer to himself as we? If it is because of the "royal we" then Allah is copying man who copied God. When Allah says he is expanding the heavens this means the universe is expanding? I get the feeling Muslims attempt to stretch or expand on the truth.

Answer 5

If you want to manipulate what it says. In the translation you've presented it OBVIOUSLY means they've expanded their power and strength.

Answer 6

those who comment on "We"............
"We" is a sign of respect to Allah. In Arabic, we use the plural form as a sign of respect to the older, and is also used when we speak on/to Allah.
Allah is ONE.

to jp:
first thanks for your concern, i know that we icludes me in it.
of course the Qura'an is Allah's words to his prophet.
ALLAH used "We" when refering to Himself as a kind of highness, greatness and superiority.

Answer 7

"We"?
That proves the arrogance of Muslims, believing that humans have anything to do with the origins of life.
The universe was here long before "we" were.

Answer 8

Thanks brother

you show me verse by verse of Quran
and really, no doubt on it

Hope Allah bless us

Answer 9

http://zombietime.com/mohammed_image_archive/jyllands-posten_cartoons/

Answer 10

There is no God / gods .