Islamic cosmology

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Religious Cosmology

Religious Cosmology Religious cosmology is an explanation of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe, from a religious perspective. This may include beliefs on origin in the form of a Creation Myth, subsequent evolution, current organizational form and nature, and eventual fate or destiny. There are various traditions...

A late 16th century copy of the map of Europe from Kitab-ı Bahriye

Cosmology In Medieval Islam

Cosmology In Medieval Islam This article covers cosmology in medieval Islam. Islamic cosmology is the cosmology of Islamic societies. It is mainly derived from the Qur’an, Hadith, Sunnah, and current Islamic as well as other pre-Islamic sources. The Qur’an itself mentions seven heavens. See also: Cosmology Metaphysical principles Duality In Islamic thought the cosmos includes both the Unseen...

Istanbul observatory in 1577. Anonymous Ottoman artist.

Islamic Attitudes Towards Science

Islamic Attitudes Towards Science This article covers Islamic attitudes towards science. Muslim scholars have developed a spectrum of viewpoints on science within the context of Islam. The Quran and Islam allow for much interpretation when it comes to science. Scientists of medieval Muslim civilization (e.g. Ibn al-Haytham) contributed to the new...