The ruling on one who denies that the sun revolves around the earth

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Some modern theories state that the earth revolves around the sun, and the indications of the texts of the Book and the Sunnah point to the fact that it is the sun that revolves around the earth. So, does one who denies this become a disbeliever for contradicting the Book and the Sunnah?

Answer:
One who is a follower of others (mقلid) and ignorant does not become a disbeliever, but it is said that this is misguidance. As for one who is deliberate, and the evidence from the Book and the Sunnah regarding the sun moving around the earth has become clear to him, and he denies this, he becomes a disbeliever. The one who prioritizes the theory over the Qur'an becomes a disbeliever. As for a follower of others or an ignorant person, this is considered misguidance in his speech. So, it is the sun that revolves around the earth, and the earth is fixed and stable, and this is something clear and observed. Yes.