Quran and Modern Science: The Miracle of Creation

Quran and Modern Science: The Miracle of Creation

The Origin of the Universe:

The Quranic verse that refers to this concept is found in Surah Al-Anbiya, verse 30:

> "Have those who disbelieved not considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, and We separated them..." (Surah Al-Anbiya, 21:30)

Scientific Explanation:

This verse speaks about the origin of the universe, describing the state of the heavens and the earth before they were formed as we see them today. The key words here are "joined entity" and "separated":

1. **Joined Entity**: In Arabic, the word "رتقًا" (ratqan) means "sewn together" or "joined".

2. **Separated**: The word "فتقًا" (fataqna) means "We unstitched" or "We separated".

Modern Scientific Theories:

The most widely accepted scientific theory about the origin of the universe is the "Big Bang Theory." According to this theory, the universe was initially a singular, extremely dense, and hot point. It then exploded and expanded, leading to the formation of galaxies, stars, and planets.

 How the Verse Aligns with the Scientific Theory:

1. **Singular Entity**: The verse indicates that the heavens and the earth were initially "joined together" or a singular entity. This aligns with the concept of the universe being in a singular, dense state before the Big Bang.

2. **Explosion and Expansion**: The phrase "We separated them" refers to the process of separation or explosion, which led to the creation of the universe as we know it. This matches the Big Bang, where the universe expanded from a singular point.

The Miracle in the Quran:

When the Quran was revealed over 1400 years ago, there was no scientific knowledge about the origin of the universe or the Big Bang Theory. Yet, the Quran described this phenomenon with remarkable accuracy that aligns with modern scientific understanding.

The verse in Surah Al-Anbiya describing the heavens and the earth as a joined entity that was then separated aligns with the Big Bang Theory, the most widely accepted explanation for the origin of the universe. This alignment between the Quranic description and modern scientific discoveries is considered a scientific miracle, reinforcing the belief that the Quran contains knowledge that transcends the time of its revelation, thus supporting its divine origin.