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Is it necessary to deny the Hadith about the sun prostrating beneath the Throne due to the apparent contradiction of the phrase "return from whence you came" with the scientific fact of the Earth's rotation?

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A believer must refer ambiguities back to the clear foundational principles, for the truths of faith are established by definitive proofs.

Sound reason cannot contradict authentic revelation; both are truth, and any claim of contradiction stems from a misunderstanding of one or both.

What has been narrated from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, regarding the unseen and legislation is infallible revelation that does not err and does not contradict the Quran.

Scientific theories are probabilistic, susceptible to error and correctness. One should not be overly impressed by them or prioritize them over established truths. The sun rising and setting does not mean it is stationary, as the matter depends on the frame of reference. Furthermore, the description of the sun's movement on the Day of Judgment does not conform to the current laws of the universe.

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