Sun Moving in Orbit, according to the Quran

The scientific theory that explains the movement of celestial bodies such as the Sun and the Moon is well established, and it is known that the Earth orbits around the Sun. This theory was first proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century, and it has since been confirmed through various scientific observations and experiments.

The Quran, on the other hand, is a religious text that was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over 1400 years ago. While some Muslims may interpret certain passages in the Quran as indicating that the Sun is moving in an orbit, it's important to note that the Quran is not a scientific text, and its primary purpose is to provide spiritual and moral guidance to believers.

That being said, some Muslims have suggested that certain passages in the Quran may be consistent with scientific understanding of celestial movements. There are several passages in the Quran that mention the movement of celestial bodies, including the Sun. For example, the aforementioned verse from Surah Al-Anbiya' (21:33) mentions that all heavenly bodies are swimming in an orbit, which some have interpreted as a reference to the movement of the Sun and other celestial bodies through space. 

For example, in Surah Al-Anbiya' (21:33), it is mentioned: 

"And it is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all [heavenly bodies] in an orbit are swimming." 

Some Muslims interpret this passage as indicating that the Sun is moving in an orbit through space.

However, it's important to note that the Quran is a religious text, not a scientific one. Its primary purpose is to provide spiritual and moral guidance to believers, rather than to offer scientific explanations. While some Muslims may find references to celestial bodies in the Quran to be consistent with scientific understanding, it's not appropriate to view these passages as scientific descriptions or predictions. The Quran should be approached with a respectful and open-minded attitude, recognizing that its teachings are intended to provide spiritual and moral guidance rather than scientific explanations.

Scientifically, it is well-established that the Sun does not move around the Earth, but rather the Earth moves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit. This was discovered by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century, and it has been confirmed by numerous scientific observations since then. It's also worth noting that the interpretation of Quranic verses is not a straightforward process, and there are often multiple possible meanings that can be derived from the text. Therefore, any attempt to draw a direct correspondence between Quranic verses and scientific theories should be approached with caution and humility, recognizing that the Quran is a complex and multifaceted text that can be understood in many different ways.