Dear Brothers and Sisters in faith.
Assalamun Alaikum.
I recently came across a flat earth theory online and have been doing some reading on this topic. There are some "islamic" sites that says the Quran mentions numerous times that the earth is flat. mentions of flat, carpets, bed, extend, expanse are used to illustrate the shape of earth.
I remember once reading that the Quran says that the Earth is Egg shaped (79.30 ) but opening up that verse, it is clear from the yusuf Ali translation that the word TAHAHA means Spread and not egg ort ostrich egg.
Now, i am not saying i believe the world is flat. But does the Quran actually clear this up in any other verses?
The flat earth theorist have some good arguments.
http://quran-mystery.blogspot.my/
I have attached a link to a site i've been reading. there are numerous videos and explanations that are fun to watch yet mind boggling.
look forward to you guys' thoughts and ideas. :)
Dear Adam,
This topic has been discussed in length already on this forum.
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1611.0
http://quransmessage.com/forum/index.php?topic=1778
Thanks
Adam,
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Regards,
Joseph