The Qur’an and The Big Bang Theory: Regarding How Science Converges Divine Revelation on the Creation, Persistence, and Destruction of The Universe

Authors

  • Mu’adz D’Fahmi A researcher at the Center for Religion and Civilization Studies (Pusat Studi Agama dan Peradaban [PSAP]) of Muhammadiyah, Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15408/ref.v6i2.37827

Keywords:

The Qur’an, Theory, Big Bang, Science, Revelation.

Abstract

This article seeks to find a synthesis between scientific discoveries (astronomical study) and the exposition of the Qur’an (Qur’anic study) by presenting theories of the Big Bang.

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The Qur’an and The Big Bang Theory: Regarding How Science Converges Divine Revelation on the Creation, Persistence, and Destruction of The Universe. (2004). Refleksi: Jurnal Kajian Agama Dan Filsafat, 6(2), 223-260. https://doi.org/10.15408/ref.v6i2.37827