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Critical Reexamination of the Event of the Splitting of the Moon in Light of the Noble Qur'an

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In Islamic heritage, three perspectives are presented regarding the incident of the moon splitting (Inshiqaq al-Qamar). Two of these perspectives affirm the event as a miraculous sign supporting the prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH), a view supported by most Islamic scholars. On the other hand, the rationalist minority considers the incident as a symbolic reference to apocalyptic signs linked to the Day of Judgment. This study adopts a comprehensive and impartial approach to analyze the arguments of both sides. Ultimately, it supports a purely Qur'anic perspective, identifying the moon splitting as synonymous with the "Khusuf al-Qamar" mentioned in Surah Al-Qiyamah, marking it as one of the signs and precursors of the Resurrection.

Source: QiST Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies

DOI: 10.23917/qist.v4i2.8414

Authors: Seyyed Taghi Al-Mohammad, Nahleh Gharoavi Nayini

Institution: Tarbiat Modares University

Language: English

Topic: Qur’anic Interpretation Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Tarbiat Modares University

OpenAlex ID: W4411740888

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