Scientific interpretation of geological statements in the Quran: plate tectonics and stabilizers

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This study examines the Quranic verse, "And the land we extended it, and placed in it stabilizers," through a geological lens, challenging claims of scientific inaccuracies. It argues that the verse aligns with modern geological concepts such as plate tectonics, ocean floor expansion, and...

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Published in:	Opuscula Theologica et Scientifica
Main Author:	Jalal Bashirov
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	John Wesley Theological College 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Quran and science plate tectonics isostasy volcanic mountains seismic waves
Online Access:	https://opuscula.wjlf.hu/index.php/opuscula-theologica-et-scientifi/article/view/33

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