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BAYAN AL-FALAK SIRI KE-28 : SIFAT MATAHARI
What are the characteristics of the sun according to the Quran and astronomy?
Short answer
The sun is mentioned 35 times in the Quran with the attributes of radiating and shining brightly.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan al-Falak
- Topic
- Astronomy & Calendar
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The sun is mentioned 35 times in the Quran with the attributes of radiating and shining brightly. The word dhiya' refers to the sun shining by its own light, while nur refers to the moon, which glows by reflecting sunlight. According to astronomical studies, the sun's energy comes from nuclear processes converting hydrogen to helium in its core, and each layer has a different temperature. The sun also moves in its orbit without ever stopping, as a sign of Allah's power.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sifat matahari yang bersinar-sinar diterangkan dalam ayat di atas melalui perkataan dhiya' manakala perkataan nur merujuk kepada cahaya bulan.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN AL-FALAK SIRI KE-28 : SIFAT MATAHARI”, 23 August 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-al-falak/5400-bayan-al-falak-siri-ke-28-sifat-matahari. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/characteristics-of-the-sun-quran-astronomy/