Cosmology in the Qur’an: A Thematic Interpretation of the Universe Phenomena: (Kosmologi dalam Al-Qur’an: Kajian Tafsir Tematik tentang Fenomena Alam Semesta)

Farhan Ahsan Anshari

doi:10.20625/theosyn.v2i1.109

Authors

Farhan Ahsan Anshari Institut Agama Islam Persis Bandung Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20625/theosyn.v2i1.109

Keywords:

Al-Qur’an, Cosmology, Interpretation, Kauniyyah Verses, Universe

Abstract

This study aims to explain the concept of cosmology in the Qur’an through the interpretation of verses that describe the phenomena of the universe. The data sources include the Qur’anic text and major commentaries, particularly Mafātīḥ al-Ghayb by Fakhruddin al-Razi and Tafsir al-Mishbah by M. Quraish Shihab. The findings reveal that verses such as QS Al-Anbiyā’ [21]: 30, Yā-Sīn [36]: 38–40, Al-Mulk [67]: 3–4, Fuṣṣilat [41]: 11–12, Adz-Dzāriyāt [51]: 47, Yūnus [10]: 67, and An-Nūr [24]: 35 present an integrated view of the cosmos as an orderly, dynamic, and spiritually meaningful system. The four main concepts identified are creation, order, balance, and divine light. This study concludes that the Qur’an perceives the universe as a sign of God’s greatness, harmonizing faith, reason, and knowledge within a unified theological perspective.

Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan konsep kosmologi dalam Al-Qur’an melalui kajian tafsir terhadap ayat-ayat yang menggambarkan fenomena alam semesta. Sumber data penelitian ini meliputi teks Al-Qur’an dan kitab tafsir, terutama Mafātīḥ al-Ghayb karya Fakhruddin al-Razi dan Tafsir al-Mishbah karya M. Quraish Shihab. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ayat-ayat seperti QS Al-Anbiyā’ [21]: 30, Yā-Sīn [36]: 38–40, Al-Mulk [67]: 3–4, Fuṣṣilat [41]: 11–12, Adz-Dzāriyāt [51]: 47, Yūnus [10]: 67, dan An-Nūr [24]: 35 membentuk pemahaman yang utuh tentang kosmos sebagai sistem yang teratur, dinamis, dan penuh makna spiritual. Keempat konsep utama yang ditemukan mencakup penciptaan, keteraturan, keseimbangan, dan cahaya Tuhan. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa Al-Qur’an memandang alam semesta sebagai tanda kebesaran Tuhan yang menyatukan iman, akal, dan ilmu pengetahuan dalam satu kesatuan pandangan teologis.

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