Navigating the ‘scientific miracles of the Quran’ narrative (Article)

Author: Rushda N

Excerpt: It is one thing to interpret Quranic verses in a scientific context as one of its many possible readings; it is quite another to use such a reading as a definitive basis for arguments of miraculousness.

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3 questions
1. What is a primary problem with the Bucailleists' claim that the Quran implies the Earth's shape is like an ostrich egg?
2. How does the article recommend treating al-tafsīr al-‘ilmī (scientific exegesis) of the Quran?
3. Which of the following summarizes the article's criteria for claiming a Quranic verse demonstrates a scientific miraculousness?

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