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Holy Quran Discuss Universe |
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| Quran has revealed
absolute facts about Universe in its true perspective some 1400
years ago. This can be a fruit of thought for us. |
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| Surrah Al-Mulk
- THE SOVEREIGNTY - No. 67- Verse:3-4 |
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(If you want to see how wonderfully this
programme functions and how His sovereignty and protection
work in absolute harmony, then take a look at the gigantic
machinery of the universe.) He has made the various heavenly
bodies in outer space in a way that they can maintain complete
conformity (and not collide) with each other.Have a good look
all around. You will not find any defect or disproportions
in the creation of 'Ar-Rahman'. Not once. But look again and
again and reflect deeply over it. You will not see any flaws
or fissures anywhere. Nothing will be out of sequence or incomplete.
verse
3
Turn your vision
again towards the vastness of the universe. Do so yet again;
and everytime your gaze will fall back upon you, dazzled and
tired. (This is the scenario of Our universe which is working
according to Our Laws. If the Divine System is introduced
in your own society, you too will find such harmony, instead
of chaos and disorder.) verse
4 |
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| Surrah An-Naml
- THE ANT - No. 27- Verse:93 |
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And tell them, "(You can
go on opposing it to any extent, but the Divine System will
be established.) This will be a living example for praise and
appreciation of God. It will bring its clear signs before you
in such a way that you will yourself recognize (that this is
the same society, about which you were being told). (On the
other hand the destruction that will befall you will be the
result of your own doing, because) The Divine Law of Mukafat,
knows very well all your deeds." verse
93
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| Surrah
Nûh - NUH - No. 71- Verse:15
&16 - 19 & 20 |
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(You should observe the balance
and harmony that is created when the Divine Laws are followed!)
Do you not see how Allah Almighty the Almighty has created various
celestial bodies in outer space and how they move in harmony
and discipline. They remain firm in their orbits inspite of
the tremendous speed with which they move. This is because
they do not exist individually. The pull of one becomes a
source of stability for the other and in this way the entire
celestial system can continue functioning without a clash.
On the contrary, visualize your own life and see how your
individual interests clash with each other. verse
15
And then how (among
these bodies) He has positioned the moon amongst them, as
a (reflected) light and the sun as a (radiant) lamp. (But
look how dark your life is. Should you also choose to follow
the Divine Law, then not only would it brighten your path
but you will also become a beacon for others.) verse
16
(He created you on
this earth and at the same time, produced a variety of subsistence
for you. Firstly) Just think of the earth which, inspite of
it being spherical, He made it into a wide expanse so that
you may go out wherever you like on its open and spacious
paths. verse 19-20
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| Surrah
An-Naba'-THE ANNOUNCEMENT-Verse:12-13
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And over your head, in the
vast open space, We have distributed celestial bodies which
are firm and stable. verse
12
Amongst these look
at the brightly burning lamp (the Sun) and see how We have
made it a simultaneous source of light and heat. verse
13
(When you see how
wonderfully Our Laws operate in the outer universe, you should
understand that Our Law of Mukafat is similarly functioning
in your world. Therefore) It is absolutely certain that the
Revolution that will sift falsehood from truth, is bound to
happen. Consider it to be the day for harvesting the crop
which your deeds had sown. Just like how the time for the
ripening of a crop is certain and determined, the time of
this Revolution is also fixed. It will occur when its predestined
time comes. verse
17
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| Surrah
Al-Furqân -THE STANDARD -
No. 25- Verse:61-62 |
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(Now who should tell them that)
The God who in order to provide you natural light has in some
parts in the sky placed constellations of heavenly bodies
which look like chandeliers of shining stars; and at another
place put a candle in the shape of sun; and the light-reflecting
moon at yet another; is the same God who has provided Wahi
for the guidance of human intellect and wisdom. verse
61
And that God has
made arrangements in the outer universe that night and day
succeed each other, and that light continues to follow darkness.
(Similarly, in the human world, He has made arrangements that
no nation would remain in darkness forever and that the light
of Wahi should reach everyone.) Whoever wants to follow the
right path in the light of Wahi should be able to do so and
thus receive full reward for his efforts and deeds. verse
62 |
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| Surrah
YâSîn - YA-SEEN -
No. 36- Verse:38-40 & 45 |
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Also ponder how the sun is
moving unhampered in its course. All this is happening according
to measures determined and set by the One Who is Almighty
and all-knowing. All His Laws are based on knowledge. verse
38
And see the moon
for which We have determined various stages. (It appears like
a beautiful crescent and then gradually becomes the full moon,
after which it starts waning till it becomes like an old date
stalk, dried up and curved.) verse
39
All these huge heavenly
bodies are not static in space, but are in continuous motion.
However, all their movements are according to a discipline
based on set measures and calculations. It can never happen
that the sun, by speeding up, can overtake the moon; or that
the night lingers on beyond the point where the day had to
start (meaning that the sun rises little after the appointed
time). No, this never happens. Each and every one of them
keeps moving through space, in its own orbit, according to
the speed and course set for it (21:33). verse
40
(Just as there are
unchangeable Laws for things in the universe, laws are also
fixed for mankind. But contrary to other things in the universe,
man has been given the freedom of choice. He could, out of
his free will, either obey or go against them.)Keeping
this discretion in mind, they are advised to lead their lives
according to the Divine Laws, so that their present life would
become better; and also to adopt the same attitude for the
future. In this way both your physical life as well as your
own ‘self’would develop nicely. This is what is
meant by the pleasantries of the present and the future.
verse 45 |
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| Surrah
Ibrahîm - ABRAHAM - No.
14 - Verse:32-34 |
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| (32-34) In this way that Niz’am-e-Rabubiyyat
shall be established in the human world the means for which
have already been provided by Allah Almighty in the outer universe. He
has created the heavens and the earth and poured rain from the
skies whereby grow fruits for your subsistence. He has subjected
to you the ships which sail in the seas according to His Laws
and also the rivers. Also subjected to you are the sun and the
moon which move in their constant courses as well as the day
and the night. He has provided you with all that was necessary
for your development. In short, Allah’s bounties are so
numerous that it is not possible to count them.
But those who do not follow Allah’s Laws hide these
bounties from others and also seize what others have. verse
32-34
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| Surrah
Yûnus - JONAH - No. 10
- Verse: 5 & 7-10 |
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He has designed the sun as
shining glow and the moon which reflects light and appointed
stages for the moon so that you may reckon time and mark the
number of years. Allah Almighty has not created this otherwise than
in accordance with truth (to fulfil a definite purpose according
to His plans). He explains His laws clearly to a people of
understanding.
verse 5
(7-10) Human beings
may be divided into three categories. (1) The first two are
those who have no knowledge of the universality of the laws
of Allah, and (2) those who acquire this knowledge and conquer
the forces of nature but believe that life is only of this
world and are content with this life. The ultimate destination
of those who belong to these two categories is Jahannam. The
third category comprises people who believe in Allah Almighty and the
life hereafter, conquer the forces of nature and utilize them
for the benefit of mankind in accordance with eternal values
prescribed by Allah. These people will lead the blissful life
of Jannat wherein streams flow. Their lives will be a living
testimony that Allah Almighty has not created the universe in vain
or for destructive purposes (3/189-191). In their society
each person will desire the welfare of all others. This is
how they will proclaim the Hamd of Allah Almighty - the Nourisher of
all humanity (1/1). verse
7-10 |
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| Surrah
Ash-Shams - THE SUN - No. 91
- Verse:1-2 & 9 |
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Consider the sun and its radiant
brilliance. verse
1
The moon and its
pursuit of the sun to receive its light. verse
2
(The total programme
functioning in the cosmic world and human self stand testimony
to the fact that) Whosoever nurtured and developed his self,
did indeed attain success. verse
9 |
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| Surrah
Al-Baqarah - THE COW - No.2 -
Verse:116 - 117 |
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116-117 Ask the Christians: “How
can you justify your belief in Allah Almighty when you conceive Him as
having a son. You have brought Allah Almighty to the level of human beings
who stand in need of progeny as helpers. Nay, He is far above
this concept. His is, all that is in the heavens and the earth
and everything therein devoutly follows His Laws. Allah Almighty is Omnipotent
and has brought such a colossal universe into existence from
nothingness. His manner of creation is that when He decides
to create a particular thing, the process of its coming into
existence begins at once.” The possessor of such powers
has no requirement for a son.
verse 116-117
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| Surrah
Al-An'âm - THE CATTLE -
No.6 - Verse:14 - 15 |
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14-15) Ask them: “Do you
want that I should take as protector and helper anyone other
than Allah Almighty - Allah Almighty who has brought the entire universe into
being from nothingness; who provides nourishment to all but
Himself needs none.” Say: “I have been commanded
to be the first of those who surrender before Allah’s
laws and not to be one of the Mushrikeen. Tell them: “If
I revolted against Allah’s laws, I too would be fearful
of chastisement on the Day of Reckoning” (10/15, 39/13).
verse
14-15 |
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| Surrah
Fussilat - EXPLAINED IN DETAIL -
No.41 - Verse:11-12 |
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In this way the Almighty turned
towards the celestial bodies. At that stage they were all
in the form of gas (nebula). We told them, "You must
obey Our Laws willingly or perforce." They replied, "Why
perforce? We shall obey these Laws most willingly.1"
(3:82; 13:15)
verse 11
(As has been said
above ~ in 41:9 ~ that in two stages the Almighty created
celestial bodies in the form they were designed to be; and
He imparted to them the physical law which they were bound
to follow through Wahi (i.e. the Laws they had to follow were
integrated within them). The visible space (the sky) has been
adorned with scattered bodies that appear to you like shining
lamps. He has made them safe and secure so that they neither
clash with each other nor fall down on you. All this has been
decided with measures set by that God, Who is all-powerful,
all-knowing. verse
12 |
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| Surrah
Al-Anbiyâ -THE PROPHETS-No.21-Verse:30
-31 & 33 |
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(Out of their sheer ignorance
some people take natural phenomena as deities or divinities.
This is despite the fact the entire continuum of the universe
has been created by Allah Almighty and remains fervently in action
according to His given programme. At present various phenomena
in the universe appear to them as functioning separately from
one another, but) Do they not seriously understand that in
the initial stages of creation all of them were one mass which
We then parted, so that the various celestial bodies started
floating in their own orbits (21:33; 36:40). (Take for example
the planet earth. In its initial stages it separated from
the original mass, just like a stone thrown out from a catapult
~ 79:30.) Later (when the earth became ready to bear or produce
living things) We started life from water. (All living things
are created from a mixture of water ~ 24:45. And over this
fountain of life Allah Almighty has kept His own control ~ 11:7.)It
is strange that even after all this explanation, they do not
believe that only Allah Almighty wields absolute sovereignty over everything
in the universe. verse
30
And We have made
earth such that as it continuously revolves, people live on
it undisturbed (16:15). Furthermore on it we made firm mountains
(which function like water reservoirs and hold minerals for
your use); and valleys and ravines which are used as passageways.
verse 31
It is Allah Almighty Who has
made night and day follow each other (due to the revolution
of the earth) and created the sun and the moon, each one floating
through space in its own orbit. verse
33
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| Surrah
Al-A'râf - THE HEIGHTS -
No.7 - Verse:54 |
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| O Messenger! tell them that your
Rabb is the One who has created the universe in six aeons and
kept His control over it (10/3). In accordance with His laws,
the planets revolve in such a way that day and night succeed
each other in quick succession. The sun, moon and other stars
also obey His orders. Take note! The domains of Khalq and Amr
both belong to Allah, Who is the source of all blessings and
Rabb of all the worlds. verse
54 |
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| Surrah
Ash-Shûra - COUNCIL- No.42
- Verse:29 |
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| (His Laws of nature are not confined
to earth. They encompass the whole universe. That is why) Among
His signs are the very creation of earth and other celestial
bodies, as well as other living creatures which He has spread
over them. At present these habitations are separated from one
another but when He so wishes, Allah Almighty The Almighty has the power
to bring them together. (It is possible that creatures living
on different planets can establish contact and meet with each
other ~ 116:49.) verse
29 |
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| Surrah
Al-Anbiyâ - THE PROPHETS -
No.21 - Verse:16 |
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| (They thought that) We have created
this heaven and earth and all that is in between (the universe)
just for fun; an idle play. No, not at all! We have created
all this for a great purpose. And the purpose is that no work
would be done without producing a result, whether it involves
a person or a nation. All actions will continue producing very
accurate results (11:71; 45:22 ; 53:31). verse
16 |
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| Surrah
Al-Jâthiya - CROUCHING -
No.45 - Verse:22 |
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| They do not know that Allah Almighty has
created the universe for a purpose (and not as a useless and
destructive thing. The purpose is that) Every human being is
fully recompensed for what he has done; and no harm is done
to anyone. verse
22 |
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| Surrah
YâSîn - YA-SEEN -
No.36 - Verse:38-40 |
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Also ponder how the sun is moving
unhampered in its course. All this is happening according to
measures determined and set by the One Who is Almighty and all-knowing.
All His Laws are based on knowledge. verse
38
And see the moon for which We have determined various stages.
(It appears like a beautiful crescent and then gradually becomes
the full moon, after which it starts waning till it becomes
like an old date stalk, dried up and curved.)
verse
39 All
these huge heavenly bodies are not static in space, but are
in continuous motion. However, all their movements are according
to a discipline based on set measures and calculations. It can
never happen that the sun, by speeding up, can overtake the
moon; or that the night lingers on beyond the point where the
day had to start (meaning that the sun rises little after the
appointed time). No, this never happens. Each and every one
of them keeps moving through space, in its own orbit, according
to the speed and course set for it (21:33).
verse
40 |
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| Surrah
Al-Anbiyâ - THE PROPHETS -
No.21 - Verse:32-33 |
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And over the earth We created
an atmosphere which is safe in itself and which keeps the inhabitants
protected[2] (from the destruction caused by meteors falling
from above). These are all open visible signs (pointing to the
reality that all physical things are working under the Divine
Laws; and that no one else has any power or authority over them).
Inspite of this, people insist on turning away from these facts.
verse
32
It is Allah Almighty Who has made night and
day follow each other (due to the revolution of the earth) and
created the sun and the moon, each one floating through space
in its own orbit. verse
33 |
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| Surrah
Az-Zumar - THE TROOPS -
No.39 - Verse:5 |
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| He created the heavens and the
earth in true and perfect proportions, to bring out positive
and constrictive results. He made the earth revolve in such
a manner that the night blankets the day and the day covers
the night. He has made the sun and the moon subservient to His
Laws. Each heavenly body follows a set course, up to a limited
time. All this is happening according to the Laws of Allah,
Who has absolute control and supremacy and has the provisions
for protecting everything. (So why should He have a son?)
verse
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| Surrah
Luqmân - LUQMAN -
No.31 - Verse:29 |
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| Just as your limited vision sees
individuals separately and not humanity at large, you see every
event on its own and not as a single, indivisible whole. For
instance, you see night as one unit and day as another; but
you do not reflect on how Allah's Law (of rotation) merges the
night into day and the day into night. (Thus day and night become
one indivisible unit.) Like the rotation of day and night, He
has also subjected the sun and the moon to His Laws, each running
its course for a set term (13:2). verse
29 |
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| Surrah
’Ale-Imran-THE FAMILY OF IMRAN-Verse:189-190 |
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In the creation of the earth
and the heavens and the alternation of night and day, there
are signs for those gifted with understanding. These people
keep Allah’s Laws in mind whilst standing, sitting or
reclining. After reflecting upon the creation of the heavens
and the earth, they cry out, “O our Sustainer! You have
not created this Universe in vain or for destructive purposes.
Your Schemes of things are much above flaw. Grant us the insight
to understand the functioning of these things, so that we benefit
from them and remain safe from suffering.”
verse
189-190 |
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| Surrah
Ar-Rahmân - THE BENEFICENT -
No.55 - Verse: 5 - 7 |
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And for human guidance there are
unchangeable laws in the Quran; just as there are laws in force
in outer universe according to which (for example) the sun and
the moon follow their determined orbits. verse
5
And on earth, whether they are large trees or small bushes or
shrubs, everything is subjected to His Laws.
verse
6 Moreover
the Divine Law according to which He maintains such precise
balance, mutual discipline and order amongst all heavenly bodies
placed in the huge outer space was set in way that it never
changes. verse
7 |
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| Surrah
Az-Zâriyât -THE WINNOWING WINDS -No.51-Verse:4
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| (This is Our Law of Mukafat, under
which earlier communities came to such an end. Everything in
this universe is busy making the Divine Law effective. That
is why) With Our power and strength We have built the universe
that is spread out in the cosmos. The expanse of Our power has
no boundaries. verse
47 |
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