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Research Invitation:
The Holy Quran emphasizes the significance of knowledge and encourages to learn and to acquire knowledge not only of God's laws and religious injunctions, but also of the world of nature.
The Quran says:
"Verily in the heavens and the earth, are signs for those who believe. And in the creation of yourselves and the fact that animals are scattered (through the earth), are signs for those of assured faith. And in the alteration of night and day, and the fact that Allah sends down sustenance from the sky, and revives therewith the earth after its death, and in the change of the winds, - are signs for those that are wise. Such are the signs of Allah, which we rehearse to thee in truth: then in what exposition will they believe after Allah and his signs?" (45.3-6)
"Say: The (Quran) was sent down by Him who knows the secrets (that is) in the heavens and the earth." (25.6)
"And those to whom knowledge has come see that the (revelation) sent down to thee from thy Lord - that is the truth, and that it guides to the path of the Exalted (in Might), worthy of all praise." (34.6)
There are many verses in Quran inviting man to research and to learn the facts about the things around him. The subjects discussed in Quran are physics, chemistry, biology, medical science, geography, astronomy, mathematics, architecture, hydrography etc. Following are few topics, God has discussed in the Holy Quran and taught Muslims about them 1400 years ago, which are said to be the discoveries of modern science.
Big Bang Theory:
The Quran says:
"Do not the Unbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together (as one unit of Creation) before We clove them asunder? We made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?" ( 21.30 )
"Moreover He Comprehended in His design the
sky and it had been (as) smoke: He said to it and to the earth: "Come ye
together willingly or unwillingly." They said: "We do come (together) in
willing obedience."
( 41.11)
"Do they not look at Allah's creation (even) among (inanimate) things how their (very) shadows turn round from the right and the left prostrating themselves to Allah and that in the humblest manner?" ( 16.48)
Universe is flawless:
The Quran says:
"He Who created the seven heavens one above another; no want of proportion wilt thou see in the Creation of (Allah) Most Gracious so turn thy vision again: Seest thou any flaw?" (67.3 )
"Do they not look at the sky above them? How We have made it and adorned it and there are no flaws in it?" (50.6)
"So turn thy vision again: Do you see any flaw? Again turn your vision a second time: (your) vision will come back to you dull and discomfited, in a state worn out." (67.3-4)
Creation of Earth:
The Quran says:
"He set on the (earth) Mountains standing firm high above it and bestowed blessings on the earth and measured therein all things to give them nourishment in due proportion in four Days in accordance with (the needs of) those who seek (sustenance)." ( 41.10 )
"He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and His Throne was over the Waters that He might try you which of you is best in conduct. But if thou wert to say to them "Ye shall indeed be raised up after death" the Unbelievers would be sure to say "This is nothing but obvious sorcery!" ( 11.7 )
"And it is He Who spread out the earth and set thereon mountains standing firm and (flowing) rivers: and fruit of every kind He made in pairs two and two: He draweth the Night as a veil o'er the Day. Behold verily in these things there are Signs for those who consider!" ( 13.3 )
"Assuredly the creation of the heavens and the earth is a greater (matter) than the creation of men: Yet most men understand not." ( 40.57)
"It is He who hath created for you all things that are on earth; moreover His design comprehended the heavens for He gave order and perfection to the seven firmaments; and of all things he hath perfect knowledge. "(2.29)
" He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and is moreover firmly established on the Throne (of authority). He knows what enters within the earth and what comes forth out of it what comes down from heaven and what mounts up to it. And He is with you wheresoever ye may be. And Allah sees well all that ye do." (57.4)
"Your guardian-Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the earth in six days and is firmly established on the throne (of authority): He draweth the night as a veil O'er the day each seeking the other in rapid succession: He created the sun the moon and the stars (all) governed by laws under His command. Is it not His to create and to govern? Blessed be Allah the cherisher and sustainer of the worlds!" (7.54)
"He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days and His Throne was over the Waters that He might try you which of you is best in conduct. But if thou wert to say to them "Ye shall indeed be raised up after death" the Unbelievers would be sure to say "This is nothing but obvious sorcery!" (11.7 )
"It is Allah Who has created the heavens and the earth and all between them in six Days and is firmly established on the Throne (of authority): ye have none besides Him to protect or intercede (for you): will ye not then receive admonition?" (32.4 )
seven layers of Earth
The Quran says:
"Allah is He Who created seven Firmaments and of the earth a similar number. Through the midst of them (all) descends His Command: that ye may know that Allah has power over all things and that Allah comprehends all things in (His) Knowledge." (65.12 )
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