Quran Issues
Muhammad did not believe that the sun and moon orbit around the earth, and Sam Shamoun is misrepresenting the Hadiths.
Quick answer
Sam Shamoun argues that the Hadiths support the claim that Muhammad believed in a geocentric cosmology. However, he points out that critics like Kalis have not effectively countered his arguments and have resorted to personal attacks instead of addressing the evidence presented.
Full argument
In response to Kalis' claims, Shamoun emphasizes that Kalis has not provided any evidence to disprove his interpretation of al-Tabari's writings regarding the orbits of celestial bodies. Shamoun argues that simply labeling him as a liar does not constitute a valid argument and calls for documented evidence of any misquotes. He further critiques Kalis' reliance on Maurice Bucaille's authority, highlighting that being a scientist in one field does not grant expertise in all scientific matters, particularly in areas like cosmology. Shamoun also suggests that Kalis' double standard undermines his own position, as he would have to dismiss the contributions of non-scientists in Islamic apologetics as well. Finally, Shamoun recommends Dr. William F. Campbell's rebuttal to Bucaille's claims, which he believes effectively addresses the scientific inaccuracies presented by Muslim apologists.
Key verses
Genesis 1:14bible
And God said, 'Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night...'
Psalm 104:5bible
The Lord established the earth upon its foundations, so it will never move.
Surah Al-Anbiya 21:33quran
And it is He who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon; all [heavenly bodies] in an orbit are swimming.
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