_ Concepts in the Quranic ontology

Constellation (البروج) is one of the astronomical objects mentioned in the Quran, although the Arabic term is also translated into English as "great stars".












 Night time view of the Milky Way. Over 1000 stars can be seen with a clear sky.

This concept is part of the following classification in the ontology: Concept (root) Astronomical Body Constellation (البروج)

Quranic Concept Constellation البروج Translation Constellation Transliteration l-burūj Category Astronomical Body

Constellation is referred to in verse (15:16) of chapter (15) sūrat l-ḥij'r (The Rocky Tract):

Sahih International: And We have placed within the heaven great stars and have beautified it for the observers.

Visual Concept Map

The map below shows the part of the visual ontology for this concept. You can click on other concepts in the map for related information:

Concept map for Constellation. Related concepts are highlighted in blue.

Earth (أرض) is mentioned in many verses of the Quran as the dwelling of humanity in the worldly life. This concept is part of the following classification in the ontology:

Concept (root)Astronomical BodyEarth (أرض)
Earth is referred to in verse (7:54) of chapter (7) sūrat l-aʿrāf (The Heights):

Sahih International: Indeed, your Lord is Allah , who created the heavens and earth in six days and then established Himself above the Throne. He covers the night with the day, [another night] chasing it rapidly; and [He created] the sun, the moon, and the stars, subjected by His command. Unquestionably, His is the creation and the command; blessed is Allah , Lord of the worlds.

Visual Concept Map

The map below shows the part of the visual ontology for this concept. You can click on other concepts in the map for related information:

Concept map for Earth. Related concepts are highlighted in blue. 

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Moon (القمر)

Moon (القمر) is one of the astronomical objects mentioned in the Quran, usually referred to along with the Sun. This concept is part of the following classification in the ontology:

Concept (root)

Astronomical Body

Moon (القمر)Moon is referred to in verse (71:16) of chapter (71) sūrat nūḥ: Sahih International: And made the moon therein a [reflected] light and made the sun a burning lamp? Visual Concept Map The map below shows the part of the visual ontology for this concept. You can click on other concepts in the map for related information: : Concept map for Moon. Related concepts are highlighted in blue.    Sirius (الشِّعرى)   Sirius (الشِّعرى) is one of the astronomical objects mentioned in the Quran. This concept is part of the following classification in the ontology: Concept (root) Astronomical Body Sirius (الشِّعرى)  Sirius is referred to in verse (53:49) of chapter (53) sūrat l-najm (The Star): Sahih International: And that it is He who is the Lord of Sirius Visual Concept Map The map below shows the part of the visual ontology for this concept. You can click on other concepts in the map for related information: Concept map for Sirius. Related concepts are highlighted in blue.    Star (نجم)   Star (نجم) is one of the astronomical objects mentioned in the Quran. This concept is part of the following classification in the ontology: Concept (root) Astronomical Body Star (نجم)  Star is referred to in verse (6:97) of chapter (6) sūrat l-anʿām (The Cattle): Sahih International: And it is He who placed for you the stars that you may be guided by them through the darknesses of the land and sea. We have detailed the signs for a people who know. Visual Concept Map The map below shows the part of the visual ontology for this concept. You can click on other concepts in the map for related information: Concept map for Star. Related concepts are highlighted in blue.   _ Sun (الشمس)   Sun (الشمس) is one of the astronomical objects mentioned in the Quran, usually referred to along with the Moon. This concept is part of the following classification in the ontology: Concept (root) Astronomical Body Sun (الشمس)  Sun is referred to in verse (71:16) of chapter (71) sūrat nūḥ: Sahih International: And made the moon therein a [reflected] light and made the sun a burning lamp? Visual Concept Map The map below shows the part of the visual ontology for this concept. You can click on other concepts in the map for related information: Concept map for Sun. Related concepts are highlighted in blue.