The Salafi Tafsir of the Verses in which the Creation and Description of the Earth is Mentioned
Abū HājarAn issue of great disagreement which some Muslims occupy themselves with today is the
issue of whether the earth is flat or shaped like a globe. Many people today – and this is a
great catastrophe upon this Ummah and the reason for much disagreement and division –
do not take the time to investigate an issue in the religion from its beginning, not to
mention to take the time to sit down and read more than quotes and short texts and
translations which are nowhere sufficient in giving a basis and an answer in the given
issue. They furthermore do not follow the rule, that everything which they read and
believe must be compared with the beliefs of the Salaf before the Muslim approves of it
and believes in it.
This deficient way of seeking knowledge produces Muslims with superficial knowledge,
weak understanding and worst of all Muslims who waver in their beliefs, doubting and
changing their beliefs very often.