I am curious because on a trip to a science museum a muslim student objected to the sun being referred to as a star. What is the reason for this? Any ideas?
2007-10-20 04:38:51 · 20 answers · asked by dlm 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I DO wish people would read the question properly before spouting bile. I believe the sun is a star, but I am looking for an explanation of muslim views on the matter. Seriously.
2007-10-20 04:54:12 · update #1
Thank you, Ibrahim and others for the more informative answers, even if I do not agree with soome of the religious remarks included. Debate and the exchange of information are crucial for us all to live together. Any more serious comments?
2007-10-21 03:11:24 · update #2
Oops, spelling!
2007-10-21 03:12:19 · update #3
In the Qura'n ,the Sun and the Moon are referred to as light and have been made for people to Know the time & the Calender,accordingly ,some muslim scholars deny other facts about the Sun,Moon such as being made of rocks,sands....etc.Worse than that,some muslim scholars tell their followers not to believe that american have landed on the Moon,arguing how can somebody land on the Light.The worest of all,Ibn Bazz,the highest scholar in Saudia,has asked muslims not to believe that the Earth is a sphere,since the Qura'n denies this fact.
2007-10-20 04:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by jammal 6 · 7⤊ 3⤋
as salaaum 'alaikym, my friend.
Insha'Allah, all educated Muslims know that Sol, the central star of the of the Local Group or our solar system, is a star.
While Europe languished in the superstition and ignorance of the Dark Ages, Muslim scholars were making advances in medicine, surgical techniques, engineering, architecture, mathematics and all of the sciences (including astronomy) that are still in use to this day.
The only explanation I can think of is that this student (possibly not a native English speaker) misunderstood what was being said and thought that the referrences being made were made in regards to the "day star" as to a solar diety.
Prior to and during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (salaahu 'alaiha wa sallaam), a form of idol worship involving the sun as a representation of that god was practiced.
Obviously, the sun, like everything else within the cosmos, was created by Allah, Subhanna wa Ta'ala, and none of it should be used to represent Allah or any god.
Perhaps this is what upset the other student.
There is nothing in the Holy Qur'an that says that the sun is not a star.
You might actually speak to this student, if this is possible, and ask him or her what their objection was and what they are basing the same on. Good and open lines of communication will often lead to a resolution of my most problems if all parties involved are willing to cooperate.
Ma'a salaam.
2007-10-21 00:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe the Sun is a star, well from what I've learnt from Science. Wasn't it Muslim people that pushed the progression of astronomy? The student probably misunderstood what was being said.
2007-10-21 01:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I don't know. Looking at the answers, though, it looks like Christians and evolution; despite what a lot of people think, most Christians accept evolution.
It seems that's the case with Islam and astronomy.
I really click Answer This to point out that people who don't answer the question are in violation of the Guidelines for this site (read them, if you haven't) and should be reported.
Yes, a LOT of people on here just don't READ the question, do they?
Since it seems to me that your question is EXACTLY the sort of thing that this web site was created for, I gave you a star.
2007-10-20 09:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cannot imagine why the student would object, did he give a reason? Islam is all about science and learning. It would never dismiss a true idea. I also find it very annoying how people such as Jammal above seem to be on a crusade of misinformation. 90% of what he has typed are utter lies. Why Jammal? Had some bad experiences with muslims?
The Quran actually says the earth is a sphere (egg like sphere) which is precisely what it is. There are plenty of other scientific facts in it which were not yet discovered at the time of the prophet, so stop your pointless lies :p
2007-10-20 05:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by -=Seta San=- 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
i am a muslim myself but unless you're realy religious you would look into belief in the sun, i know for a fact from science that the moon is a star. But it is said in my religion that whowever goes to hell will be burnt alive over and over again so i think that maybe the sun will become hell on Judgement day. Because i'm not very religious so i'm not sure what exactly is said about the sun in the Qu'ran. i hope i helped!!!!!!!
2007-10-20 10:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by Sabs!!!:-) 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Cannot understand the objection here. After all the sun is a star........albeit a very important one to us living on earth. We wouldn't be here without it.
2007-10-20 04:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by gizzaclue 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes, i do beleive that the Sun is a star.
2007-10-20 05:10:26 · answer #8 · answered by London_Girl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a muslim and the sun IS A STAR!
2007-10-20 04:44:29 · answer #9 · answered by ωєℓѕн 4 · 8⤊ 4⤋
the sun is a star
2007-10-20 06:17:02 · answer #10 · answered by Perfectionist 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋