Introduction
The Quran, the holy book of Islam, is not only a spiritual guide for millions of believers worldwide but also a text containing incredible scientific and prophetic miracles. In this article, we will explore some of the miracles of the Quran, highlighting the astonishing revelations that science has confirmed only centuries after its revelation.
Scientific Miracles in the Quran
1. Embryonic Development
One of the most extraordinary miracles concerns the description of human fetal development. The Quran states:
“Indeed, We created 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, and We made the lump into bones, and We covered the bones with flesh; then We developed him into another creation. So blessed is Allah, the Best of Creators.” (Quran, 23:12-14)
It was only in the 20th century, with the advancement of microscopy and modern biology, that scientists were able to precisely confirm these stages of embryonic development.
2. The Expansion of the Universe
The Quran mentions the expansion of the universe, a concept that was confirmed only in the 20th century with the Big Bang theory and astronomical observations:
“And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] expander.” (Quran, 51:47)
Modern astronomy has demonstrated that the universe is continuously expanding, confirming what the Quran had already stated over 1400 years ago.
3. Mountains as Earth Stabilizers
In the Quran, mountains are described as “stakes” or “pegs” that stabilize the Earth:
“Have We not made the earth a resting place? And the mountains as stakes?” (Quran, 78:6-7)
Modern geological studies have confirmed that mountains have deep roots that stabilize the Earth’s crust, reducing vibrations caused by tectonic movements.
4. The Barrier Between Fresh and Salt Water
The Quran mentions the existence of a barrier between fresh and salt water, a phenomenon discovered only recently through modern oceanography:
“He has set free the two seas meeting together. Between them is a barrier which they do not transgress.” (Quran, 55:19-20)
Scientists have confirmed that in river deltas and oceans, there is a natural separation between fresh and salt water, maintained by differences in density and temperature.
5. The Primordial Smoke of Creation
The Quran states that the heavens and the Earth were a single entity before being separated:
“Have not the disbelievers considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, and We separated them?” (Quran, 21:30)
Modern science confirms that the universe originated from a singular entity (the Big Bang) and that galaxies formed from a “primordial nebula,” aligning perfectly with what the Quran stated 1400 years ago.
6. Celestial Orbits
The Quran states that the Sun and the Moon follow precise orbits:
“And it is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all [heavenly bodies] are swimming in an orbit.” (Quran, 21:33)
Today, we know that all celestial bodies move in fixed orbits, just as mentioned in the Quran.
7. Iron and Its Extraterrestrial Origin
The Quran states that iron was “sent down” to Earth:
“And We sent down iron, in which is strong material and benefits for the people.” (Quran, 57:25)
Scientists have discovered that iron did not originate on Earth but was formed in massive stars and arrived on our planet through meteorites, an incredibly precise piece of information mentioned in the Quran.
8. The Creation of Pairs in Nature
The Quran states that everything is created in pairs:
“And of everything We have created pairs, that you may remember.” (Quran, 51:49)
Modern biology confirms that many forms of life reproduce through male and female pairs, and even in modern physics, particles have their corresponding antiparticles.
Prophetic Miracles in the Quran
9. The Protection of the Kaaba
One of the historical miracles mentioned in the Quran is the protection of the Kaaba from the attack of the army of elephants led by Abraha. This event is narrated in Surah Al-Fil:
“Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant? Did He not make their plan go astray? And He sent against them birds in flocks, striking them with stones of hard clay.” (Quran, 105:1-4)
Historical sources confirm how a well-equipped army was mysteriously defeated without human intervention.
10. The Future of the Persian and Roman Empires
The Quran prophesies the victory of the Byzantines over the Persians:
“The Romans have been defeated in the nearest land, but they, after their defeat, will overcome within a few years. To Allah belongs the command before and after. And that day the believers will rejoice.” (Quran, 30:2-4)
This prophecy came true in 628 AD when the Byzantines defeated the Persians, just as the Quran had predicted.
Conclusion
The Quran is an inexhaustible source of knowledge and wisdom, containing scientific and prophetic miracles that defy time. Many of these events and concepts have only been confirmed in modern times, proving the divine origin of the sacred text. The invitation is to deepen the study of the Quran to discover its eternal truth.