Question
What does Islam say about the shape and movement of the earth? Does Islam support the theories being propagated on this issue?
Answer
Islam is silent on the shape and movement / motion of the earth. There is no corroboration in either the Qur'aan and Hadith for any of the views mentioned by you. This issue is not a matter of Faith. The Qur'aan only mentions that heavenly bodies move in their orbits. There is no detail in this regard.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 24 No 11
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- 2
Appears under 'SAJDAH IN RUKU’ (approximate).