The Quran, regarded by Muslims as the literal word of God, has long been revered not only as a spiritual guide but also as a source of profound knowledge that transcends time. Across its 114 chapters, the Quran touches upon a vast array of subjects, many of which align remarkably with the scientific discoveries made centuries after its revelation. This intersection of faith and science has captivated scholars and believers alike, leading to a deep exploration of the Quranic verses that correspond with established scientific facts.
In this exploration, we focus on 100 verses from the Quran that align with modern scientific understanding across ten distinct fields: cosmology, embryology, astronomy, biology, oceanography, medicine, physics, geology, and more. Each of these fields has been enriched by the insights provided in the Quran, demonstrating its timeless relevance and the divine wisdom embedded within its verses.
The Quran’s ability to accurately describe natural phenomena, often in a manner that only recent advancements in science have clarified, serves as compelling evidence of its divine origin. By categorizing these verses into specific scientific subjects, we aim to highlight how the Quran provides a comprehensive framework that not only guides moral and spiritual conduct but also offers a profound understanding of the natural world. This synthesis of faith and reason not only affirms the Quran’s role as a divine text but also bridges the gap between religious belief and scientific inquiry, inviting a deeper reflection on the unity of knowledge in all its forms.
1. Cosmology: The Creation of the Universe
- Surah Al-Anbiya (21:30) – “Do not the disbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together as one unit, then We parted them?”
- This verse refers to the “Big Bang” theory, which describes the universe’s origin as a singularity that expanded to form the cosmos.
- Surah Fussilat (41:11) – “Moreover, He comprehended in His design the sky, and it had been smoke. He said to it and to the earth: ‘Come together, willingly or unwillingly.'”
- Modern cosmology confirms that the universe was initially in a gaseous state, which aligns with the description of “smoke.”
- Surah Al-Mulk (67:3) – “He Who created the seven heavens one above another…”
- The concept of multiple layers in the heavens can be linked to the current understanding of the multi-dimensional universe.
- Surah Al-Baqarah (2:164) – “Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of the night and the day, and the [great] ships which sail through the sea with that which benefits people, and what Allah has sent down from the heavens of rain, giving life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness…”
- The cyclical nature of day and night, and the life-sustaining properties of water, reflect an understanding of earth’s ecological systems.
- Surah Ya-Sin (36:38) – “And the sun runs on its fixed course for a term appointed.”
- Modern astronomy has proven that the sun does indeed follow a specific path within the Milky Way galaxy.
- Surah Al-Zumar (39:5) – “He created the heavens and the earth in truth. He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night.”
- The verse’s description of the night and day “wrapping” over each other can be understood in light of the Earth’s rotation.
- Surah Al-Ra’d (13:2) – “It is Allah who erected the heavens without pillars that you [can] see…”
- This may be interpreted as a reference to the invisible forces (like gravity) that maintain celestial bodies in space.
- Surah An-Nazi’at (79:30) – “And after that He spread the earth.”
- The term “spread” can be correlated with the geological processes that shaped the earth’s surface.
- Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:47) – “And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] expander.”
- This reflects the ongoing expansion of the universe, a concept confirmed by the discovery of the expanding cosmos.
- Surah Al-Mursalat (77:25-27) – “Did We not make the earth a receptacle? For the living and the dead? And We placed therein lofty, firmly set mountains and have given you to drink sweet water.”
- Earth’s capacity to sustain life and the role of mountains in stabilizing the planet align with geological science.
2. Embryology: Development of the Human Fetus
- Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:12-14) – “And certainly did We create man from an extract of clay. Then We made him a sperm-drop in a firm lodging. Then We made the sperm-drop into a clinging clot, and We made the clot into a lump [of flesh], and We made [from] the lump, bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation.”
- This passage accurately describes the stages of human embryonic development, from conception to formation of bones and flesh.
- Surah Al-Hajj (22:5) – “O mankind, if you should be in doubt about the Resurrection, then [consider that] indeed, We created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clinging clot, and then from a lump of flesh, formed and unformed – that We may show you.”
- The verse refers to the different stages of fetal development, from conception to the formation of organs.
- Surah Al-Alaq (96:2) – “Created man from a clinging substance.”
- This is a reference to the blastocyst’s implantation in the uterine wall, which “clings” to it as it begins development.
- Surah Al-Tariq (86:5-7) – “So let man observe from what he was created. He was created from a fluid, ejected, Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs.”
- The description of the fluid relates to semen, and its origin between the backbone and ribs reflects the embryological process.
- Surah Al-Insan (76:2) – “Indeed, We created man from a sperm-drop mixture that We may try him; and We made him hearing and seeing.”
- The reference to the “sperm-drop mixture” acknowledges the contribution of both male and female in conception.
- Surah Al-Infitar (82:7-8) – “Who created you, proportioned you, and balanced you; In whatever form He willed, has He assembled you.”
- This speaks to the precise genetic processes that determine human form and development.
- Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:37-39) – “Was he not a sperm from semen emitted? Then he was a clinging clot, and [Allah] created [his form] and proportioned [him] and made of him two mates, the male and the female.”
- This references the early stages of human development, from sperm to the formation of male and female embryos.
- Surah Al-Zumar (39:6) – “He creates you in the wombs of your mothers, creation after creation, within three darknesses.”
- The “three darknesses” refer to the abdominal wall, uterine wall, and amniotic sac, which envelop the developing embryo.
- Surah Al-Najm (53:45-46) – “And that He creates the two mates – the male and female – From a sperm-drop when it is emitted.”
- This highlights the determination of gender from the sperm, aligning with genetic discoveries.
- Surah Al-Mursalat (77:22) – “And We placed him in a firm lodging.”
- The “firm lodging” refers to the uterus, where the embryo is securely implanted.
3. Oceanography: Secrets of the Deep Seas
- Surah An-Nur (24:40) – “Or [they are] like darknesses within an unfathomable sea which is covered by waves, upon which are waves, over which are clouds – darknesses, some of them upon others.”
- The verse describes deep-sea layers, where light does not penetrate, a concept not understood until deep-sea exploration in recent times.
- Surah Ar-Rahman (55:19-20) – “He released the two seas, meeting [side by side]; Between them is a barrier [so] neither of them transgresses.”
- The “barrier” is known as the halocline, a natural barrier between bodies of water with different salinities.
- Surah Al-Furqan (25:53) – “And it is He who has released [simultaneously] the two seas, one fresh and sweet and one salty and bitter, and He placed between them a barrier and prohibiting partition.”
- This verse speaks of the mixing of saltwater and freshwater, but maintaining distinct boundaries, reflecting modern oceanography.
- Surah Al-Nahl (16:14) – “And it is He who subjected the sea for you to eat from it tender meat and to extract from it ornaments which you wear.”
- The verse touches on the economic and sustenance value of the sea.
- Surah Al-Kahf (18:60) – “And [mention] when Moses said to his servant, ‘I will not cease [traveling] until I reach the junction of the two seas or continue for a long period.'”
- This junction could be understood as a point where two seas meet, similar to modern-day discoveries of marine convergence zones.
- Surah Fatir (35:12) – “And not alike are the two bodies of water. One is fresh and sweet, palatable for drinking, and one is salty and bitter.”
- The distinct characteristics of different bodies of water are recognized here, which aligns with the science of limnology and oceanography.
- Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:96) – “Lawful to you is game “…from the sea and its food as provision for you and for the travelers…”
This verse recognizes the permissibility and significance of marine resources for human consumption, reflecting their role in sustenance.
Surah An-Nahl (16:14) – “And He has subjected to you what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, all from Him. Indeed, in that are signs for a people who give thought.”
The verse suggests humanity’s ability to explore and benefit from marine resources, which includes modern-day oceanographic studies.
Surah Al-Anbiya (21:31) – “And We placed within the earth firmly set mountains, lest it should shift with them, and We made therein [mountain] passes as roads that they might be guided.”
This verse, while mentioning mountains, indirectly refers to the stabilization of the earth’s crust, which extends to underwater mountain ranges and tectonic activities beneath the seas.
Surah Luqman (31:27) – “And if whatever trees upon the earth were pens and the sea [was ink], replenished thereafter by seven more seas, the words of Allah would not be exhausted.”
This metaphorical verse highlights the vastness of knowledge and the seemingly endless depths of the sea, which modern oceanography continues to explore.
4. Geology: Earth’s Structure and Natural Phenomena
Surah An-Naba (78:6-7) – “Have We not made the earth as a wide expanse, and the mountains as pegs?”
The description of mountains as pegs is strikingly similar to the modern understanding of how mountains stabilize the earth’s crust.
Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:19-20) – “And at the mountains, how they are erected, And at the earth, how it is spread out?”
The verse reflects on the intricate creation of geological formations and the expansive nature of the earth’s surface.
Surah Al-Hijr (15:19) – “And the earth We have spread out, and placed therein firm mountains and caused to grow therein [something] of every well-balanced thing.”
This verse touches on the spread of the earth’s surface and the role of mountains in maintaining ecological balance.
Surah Qaf (50:7) – “And the earth – We spread it out and cast therein firmly set mountains and made grow therein [something] of every beautiful kind.”
The verse emphasizes the earth’s expansive spread and the importance of mountains in the ecosystem.
Surah An-Nazi’at (79:32-33) – “And the mountains He set firmly. As provision for you and your grazing livestock.”
The verse describes mountains as firm structures that play a crucial role in sustaining life.
Surah Al-Zalzalah (99:1-2) – “When the earth is shaken with its [final] earthquake And the earth discharges its burdens.”
This could be linked to the scientific understanding of seismic activities and how they cause the earth to release its internal pressures.
Surah Al-Rum (30:25) – “And of His signs is that the heaven and earth stand by His command. Then when He calls you with a [single] call from the earth, immediately you will come forth.”
This can be interpreted in light of the earth’s balance, maintained through natural laws.
Surah Al-Tur (52:10-11) – “When the sky breaks apart and becomes rose-colored like oil – Then woe, that Day, to the deniers.”
The description of the sky taking on a rose-colored appearance could be linked to the auroras or atmospheric phenomena that cause such visual effects.
Surah Al-Hijr (15:26) – “And We did certainly create man out of clay from an altered black mud.”
This highlights the earth’s composition, with reference to the elements found in clay, which aligns with the scientific understanding of human biology’s connection to the earth’s minerals.
Surah Al-Mulk (67:15) – “It is He who made the earth tame for you – so walk among its slopes and eat of His provision.”
The verse speaks to humanity’s interaction with the earth, acknowledging the diverse geological features that provide sustenance.
5. Biology: Life Forms and Ecosystems
Surah Al-Anbiya (21:30) – “And We made from water every living thing. Then will they not believe?”
This verse accurately reflects the scientific fact that water is essential to all forms of life.
Surah An-Nur (24:45) – “Allah has created every [living] creature from water. And of them are those that move on their bellies, and of them are those that walk on two legs, and of them are those that walk on four.”
The verse categorizes living creatures in a way that corresponds with modern biological classification.
Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:18-19) – “And We sent down water from the sky in measure and settled it in the earth. And indeed, We are able to take it away. And We brought forth for you thereby gardens of palm trees and grapevines in which for you are abundant fruits and from which you eat.”
The relationship between water, vegetation, and sustenance is described, aligning with the ecological cycles recognized in biology.
Surah Ya-Sin (36:36) – “Exalted is He who created all pairs – from what the earth grows and from themselves and from that which they do not know.”
This verse aligns with the concept of sexual reproduction and pairing in biological organisms.
Surah Al-Rum (30:20) – “And of His signs is that He created you from dust; then suddenly you were human beings dispersing [through the earth].”
This verse references the origin of human life, reflecting on the connection between life and the earth’s elements.
Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:56) – “And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.”
While primarily theological, this verse can also be linked to the idea of purpose in life, which is a fundamental concept in biology.
Surah Al-Hijr (15:22) – “And We have sent the fertilizing winds and sent down water from the sky and given you drink from it. And you are not its retainers.”
The verse refers to wind pollination and the role of water in sustaining life, which are critical processes in biology.
Surah Al-Nahl (16:69) – “Then eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down [for you]. There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in colors, in which there is healing for people.”
This verse refers to honey and its medicinal properties, which modern science confirms as beneficial.
Surah Al-Nur (24:41) – “Do you not see that Allah is exalted by whomever is within the heavens and the earth and [by] the birds with wings spread [in flight]?”
The verse reflects on the diversity of life and the complexity of ecosystems, which is a key focus of modern biological studies.
Surah Al-An’am (6:38) – “And there is no creature on [or within] the earth or bird that flies with its wings except [that they are] communities like you.”
This verse recognizes the social structures in animal communities, a concept that aligns with ecological and biological research.
6. Astronomy: Celestial Bodies and the Universe
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:164) – “Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of the night and the day…”
The verse touches on the daily rotation of the earth and its role in the alternation of day and night, a concept central to astronomy.
Surah Ya-Sin (36:40) – “It is not allowable for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the night overtake the day, but each, in an orbit, is swimming.”
The verse describes the orbits of celestial bodies, which is a foundational principle in astronomy.
Surah Ar-Rahman (55:5) – “The sun and the moon [move] by precise calculation.”
The precise movement of celestial bodies mentioned here aligns with astronomical calculations.
Surah Al-Hajj (22:65) – “Do you not see that Allah has subjected to you whatever is on the earth and the ships which run through the sea by His command? And He restrains the sky from falling upon the earth, unless by His permission.”
This reflects an understanding of gravitational forces and the balance maintained by celestial bodies.
Surah Al-An’am (6:96) – “He causes the dawn to break and makes the night for rest and the sun and moon for calculation.”
The roles of the sun and moon in timekeeping and the regulation of daily life are acknowledged here.
Surah Az-Zumar (39:5) – “He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term.”
The verse alludes to the earth’s rotation, causing the alternation of night and day.
Surah At-Tariq (86:11) – “By the sky which returns [rain].”
This verse refers to the water cycle, where rain evaporates and returns to the sky, a concept now well understood in modern meteorology.
Surah Al-Mulk (67:5) – “And We have certainly beautified the nearest heaven with stars and have made [from] them what is thrown at the devils and have prepared for them the punishment of the Blaze.”
The mention of stars adorning the sky aligns with the understanding of celestial bodies, which are key elements in the study of astronomy.
Surah An-Naba (78:12-13) – “And constructed above you seven strong [heavens] and made [therein] a burning lamp.”
The “burning lamp” is widely interpreted as the sun, which is essential to life on Earth and a central focus of astronomical studies.
Surah Ya-Sin (36:38) – “And the sun runs on its fixed course for a term [appointed]. That is the decree of the All-Mighty, the All-Knowing.”
This verse aligns with the understanding of the sun’s orbit within the galaxy, a concept recognized in modern astronomy.
Surah Al-Infitar (82:1-2) – “When the sky breaks apart, and when the stars fall, scattering…”
This could be interpreted in light of stellar phenomena such as supernovae or the end of a star’s life cycle.
Surah Al-Waqi’ah (56:75-76) – “Then I swear by the setting of the stars, And indeed, it is an oath – if you could know – [most] great.”
The verse highlights the significance of the stars’ positions, which are crucial in astronomical navigation and understanding the cosmos.
Surah An-Najm (53:49) – “And that it is He who is the Lord of Sirius.”
Sirius is one of the brightest stars visible from Earth, and its mention underscores the Quran’s acknowledgment of specific celestial bodies.
Surah Al-Furqan (25:61) – “Blessed is He who has placed in the sky great stars and placed therein a [burning] lamp and luminous moon.”
The verse refers to the sun and the moon, both vital in the study of astronomy for their roles in timekeeping and navigation.
Surah Al-Mursalat (77:8-9) – “So when the stars are obliterated, And when the heaven is split open.”
This could be associated with catastrophic cosmic events like the end of stars or the eventual fate of the universe.
Surah Ar-Rahman (55:37) – “And when the heaven is split open and becomes rose-colored like oil.”
The description could be likened to certain astronomical phenomena, such as the appearance of the sky during certain cosmic events.
7. Meteorology: Weather Patterns and Atmospheric Phenomena
Surah An-Nur (24:43) – “Do you not see that Allah drives clouds? Then He brings them together, then He makes them into a mass, and you see the rain emerge from within it…”
This verse accurately describes the process of cloud formation and precipitation, concepts central to meteorology.
Surah Ar-Rum (30:48) – “It is Allah who sends the winds, so they stir up clouds and spread them in the sky however He wills, and He makes them fragments so you see the rain emerge from within them…”
The verse outlines the process of wind-driven cloud formation and subsequent rainfall.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:164) – “…and the water which Allah sends down from the sky, thereby reviving the earth after its death…”
This speaks to the life-giving property of rain, a crucial concept in meteorology and ecology.
Surah Al-Hijr (15:22) – “And We have sent the fertilizing winds and sent down water from the sky…”
The verse recognizes the role of winds in pollination and the precipitation cycle.
Surah Al-Naba (78:14-16) – “And sent down from the rain clouds pouring water, That We may bring forth thereby grain and vegetation, And gardens of entwined growth.”
The verse describes the beneficial effects of rainfall on agriculture, a relationship central to meteorology.
Surah Az-Zumar (39:21) – “Do you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky and makes it flow as springs in the earth?”
The verse mentions the hydrological cycle, where rainwater percolates into the earth, forming springs and rivers.
Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:18) – “And We sent down water from the sky in measure and settled it in the earth…”
This describes the precise distribution of rainfall, essential for understanding weather patterns and water resources.
Surah Al-Waqi’ah (56:68-70) – “Have you seen the water that you drink? Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We who bring it down?”
The verse highlights the divine control over precipitation, emphasizing its importance in sustaining life.
Surah Al-Rum (30:48) – “It is Allah who sends the winds, so they stir up clouds…”
This verse describes the interaction between wind and clouds, a fundamental aspect of weather systems.
Surah Al-Mursalat (77:27) – “And made therein lofty mountains and given you to drink sweet water?”
The verse connects mountain formations with freshwater sources, reflecting the natural processes that guide water distribution.
8. Embryology: Human Development
Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:12-14) – “And certainly did We create man from an extract of clay. Then We placed him as a sperm-drop in a firm lodging. Then We made the sperm-drop into a clinging clot, and We made the clot into a lump [of flesh], and We made [from] the lump, bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation.”
This detailed description of embryonic development closely aligns with the stages recognized in modern embryology.
Surah Al-Insan (76:2) – “Indeed, We created man from a sperm-drop mixture that We may try him; and We made him hearing and seeing.”
This verse acknowledges the origins of human life from a sperm-drop, consistent with biological understanding.
Surah Az-Zumar (39:6) – “He creates you in the wombs of your mothers, creation after creation, in three darknesses.”
The verse refers to the stages of fetal development within the uterus, recognized in modern embryology.
Surah An-Najm (53:45-46) – “And that He creates the two mates – the male and female – From a sperm-drop when it is emitted.”
This verse reflects the process of fertilization, a key concept in reproductive biology.
Surah Al-Hajj (22:5) – “O people, if you should be in doubt about the Resurrection, then [consider that] indeed, We created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop, then from a clinging clot, and then from a lump of flesh, formed and unformed…”
The verse outlines the stages of human development, from conception to the formation of the fetus.
Surah As-Sajdah (32:7-9) – “Who perfected everything which He created and began the creation of man from clay. Then He made his posterity out of the extract of a liquid disdained.”
This verse describes the origin of human life and the perfection in its creation, resonating with embryological processes.
Surah Al-Alaq (96:2) – “Created man from a clinging substance.”
This refers to the early stage of embryonic development when the embryo clings to the uterine wall.
Surah Al-Infitar (82:7-8) – “Who created you, proportioned you, and balanced you; In whatever form He willed has He assembled you.”
The verse emphasizes the precise and balanced creation of the human form, which modern embryology seeks to understand.
Surah At-Tariq (86:6-7) – “He was created from a fluid, ejected, Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs.”
This verse discusses the origin of seminal fluid, which is essential for reproduction.
Surah Al-Ahqaf (46:15) – “And We have enjoined upon man [care] for his parents. His mother carried him, [increasing her] in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years.”
This verse highlights the stages of pregnancy and early child development, aspects that are studied in embryology.
9. Physics: Laws of Nature and Energy
Surah Al-Furqan (25:2) – “He to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and who has not taken a son and has not had a partner in dominion and has created each thing and determined it with [precise] determination.”
This verse reflects the precision and order in the universe, akin to the laws of physics that govern natural phenomena.
Surah Al-Furqan (25:2) – “… and has created each thing and determined it with [precise] determination.”
This implies a meticulous order in creation, which aligns with the laws of physics that dictate the behavior of matter and energy in the universe.
Surah Al-Mulk (67:3) – “Who created seven heavens in layers. You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency. So return your vision to the sky, do you see any breaks?”
The verse suggests the uniformity and consistency in the cosmos, echoing the physical laws that maintain the balance and harmony in the universe.
Surah An-Naba (78:6-7) – “Have We not made the earth as a bed, and the mountains as pegs?”
The reference to mountains as stabilizing pegs aligns with the concept of isostasy in geology, a principle grounded in the physics of Earth’s crust.
Surah Al-Anbiya (21:33) – “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.”
The verse describes the celestial bodies moving in their orbits, a concept central to astrophysics.
Surah Ya-Sin (36:40) – “It is not allowable for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the night overtake the day, but each, in an orbit, is swimming.”
This reflects the distinct and orderly motion of celestial bodies, governed by gravitational forces—a key concept in physics.
Surah Ar-Ra’d (13:2) – “It is Allah who erected the heavens without pillars that you [can] see; then He established Himself above the Throne and made subject the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term.”
The verse refers to the invisible forces, such as gravity, that maintain the structure of the universe, consistent with physical laws.
Surah Al-Hadid (57:25) – “…And We sent down iron, in which is great military might, as well as many benefits for mankind…”
This acknowledges the significance of iron, an element whose formation is understood through stellar nucleosynthesis, a process explained by physics.
Surah At-Tur (52:44) – “And if they were to see a fragment from the sky falling, they would say, ‘[It is merely] clouds heaped up.'”
This can be interpreted as an allusion to meteorites, which are fragments of celestial bodies that enter Earth’s atmosphere, a concept in planetary physics.
Surah Al-Hajj (22:65) – “Do you not see that Allah has made subject to you whatever is on the earth and the ships which sail through the sea by His command?”
This verse speaks to the principles of buoyancy and fluid dynamics, which allow ships to sail, rooted in the laws of physics.
Surah Al-Anbiya (21:104) – “The Day when We will fold the heaven like the folding of a [written] sheet for the records. As We began the first creation, We will repeat it.”
This description aligns with the concept of the eventual fate of the universe, potentially linked to theories like the Big Crunch or other cosmological models.
Surah Az-Zumar (39:5) – “He created the heavens and earth in truth; He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night…”
The wrapping of night and day can be understood as the Earth’s rotation, a fundamental concept in planetary physics.
Surah Al-Mumtahina (60:1) – “…the most just of judges.”
This reflects the concept of justice and balance in the universe, resonating with the principle of symmetry in physics.
Surah Al-A’raf (7:54) – “…and He darkened its night and extracted its daylight.”
This can be interpreted as the daily cycle resulting from the Earth’s rotation, a concept explained by physics.
10. Geology: Earth’s Structure and Processes
Surah An-Naba (78:6-7) – “Have We not made the earth a resting place? And the mountains as stakes?”
The comparison of mountains to stakes aligns with the concept of tectonic plates and the stabilizing effect of mountains on the Earth’s crust.
Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:19-20) – “And at the mountains – how they are erected? And at the earth – how it is spread out?”
The verse prompts reflection on the Earth’s topography and the geological processes that shape it.
Surah An-Nazi’at (79:32) – “And the mountains He set firmly.”
This reflects the understanding of mountains being rooted deep into the Earth’s crust, similar to how tectonic plates are described in geology.
Surah Al-Hijr (15:19) – “And the earth – We have spread it and cast therein firmly set mountains…”
The verse suggests a relationship between the Earth’s surface and the role of mountains, which is consistent with geological principles.
Surah Al-Mulk (67:15) – “It is He who made the earth tame for you – so walk among its slopes and eat of His provision…”
This verse alludes to the Earth’s terrain and the sustenance it provides, concepts explored in geomorphology and agriculture.
Surah An-Nahl (16:15) – “And He has cast into the earth firmly set mountains, lest it shift with you…”
This refers to the stabilizing effect of mountains on the Earth’s surface, akin to the concept of tectonic stability.
Surah An-Nazi’at (79:30) – “And after that He spread the earth.”
The verse reflects the expansion of the Earth’s surface, which can be related to geological spreading processes like continental drift.
Surah Al-Hijr (15:20) – “And We have made for you therein means of living and [for] those for whom you are not providers.”
This could be interpreted as an acknowledgment of Earth’s resources, which are the focus of economic geology.
Surah Qaf (50:7) – “And the earth – We spread it out and cast therein firmly set mountains and made grow therein [something] of every beautiful kind.”
This verse suggests the Earth’s ability to support life through its geological and biological systems.
Surah An-Naba (78:7) – “And the mountains as stakes?”
The analogy of mountains as stakes supports the understanding of their role in Earth’s structural integrity.
These 100 verses, categorized into ten different subjects, provide a range of insights that modern science continues to explore and understand. They illustrate the Quran’s profound alignment with scientific knowledge, which has been gradually uncovered over centuries. The Quran, by articulating these concepts 1,400 years ago, asserts its divine origin, presenting information that surpasses the knowledge available to humanity at the time of its revelation.
Conclusion
The Quran, regarded by Muslims as the literal word of God, has long been revered not only as a spiritual guide but also as a source of profound knowledge that transcends time. Across its 114 chapters, the Quran touches upon a vast array of subjects, many of which align remarkably with the scientific discoveries made centuries after its revelation. This intersection of faith and science has captivated scholars and believers alike, leading to a deep exploration of the Quranic verses that correspond with established scientific facts.
In this exploration, we focus on 100 verses from the Quran that align with modern scientific understanding across ten distinct fields: cosmology, embryology, astronomy, biology, oceanography, medicine, physics, geology, and more. Each of these fields has been enriched by the insights provided in the Quran, demonstrating its timeless relevance and the divine wisdom embedded within its verses.
The Quran’s ability to accurately describe natural phenomena, often in a manner that only recent advancements in science have clarified, serves as compelling evidence of its divine origin. By categorizing these verses into specific scientific subjects, we aim to highlight how the Quran provides a comprehensive framework that not only guides moral and spiritual conduct but also offers a profound understanding of the natural world. This synthesis of faith and reason not only affirms the Quran’s role as a divine text but also bridges the gap between religious belief and scientific inquiry, inviting a deeper reflection on the unity of knowledge in all its forms.
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