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Quran 51:47, Meaning Of Sama
In Qur’an 51:47, the word السَّمَاء (samaa) is often translated in modern times as “universe,” and لَمُوسِعُونَ is interpreted as “We are expanding it” — sometimes linked to the modern concept of the expanding universe.
However, in classical tafsīr (e.g., Al-Tabarī, Ibn Kathīr), samaa usually means “sky/heavens,” and lamūsiʿūn is understood in the past sense — “We made it vast.”
Could you please explain:
1. What is the most accurate meaning of samaa and lamūsiʿūn in the Qur’an’s original context?
2. Is the “expanding universe” interpretation linguistically and contextually valid, or is it a modern re-reading?
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Quran 51:47, Meaning Of Sama
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