The Holy Quran not only prescribes the way of life but also acts as an encyclopedia for all mankind. It contains knowledge of the world’s history and the Hereafter. Here are some of the interesting Quran facts that are mentioned in the Holy Quran:
1. Miracle of the Two Seas:
Even though the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Sea flow right beside each other, they do not intermix. No physical material or force can be seen between the two seas, yet they appear as if they are being stopped by an invisible wall from flowing into each other. The Holy Quran mentions:
“He released the two seas, meeting [side by side]; Between them is a barrier [so] neither of them transgresses.” – 55:19-20
According to scientific research as well, both seas are known to have different water properties such as their color, salinity, and density.
2. The Big Bang Theory:
The Quran, which was brought into existence more than 1400 years ago, mentioned the phenomenon of Earth being created from a single mass. It stated:
“Do the disbelievers not realize that the heavens and earth were (once) one mass then We split them apart? And We created from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?” – 21:30
The origin of the universe was theorized by Albert Einstein. He presented the idea that the universe remains in a state of constant expansion. This theory was later backed up by more scientists who stated that the beginning of this expansion must have had an initial starting point.
3. Embryology:
Allah Almighty mentioned that humankind was created from soil and water. He also explained that the birth of a human resembled a blood clot. Allah said:
“And indeed, We created humankind from an extract of clay, then placed each (human) as a sperm-drop in a secure place, then We developed the drop into a clinging clot (of blood), then developed the clot into a lump (of flesh) …” – 23:12-14
Embryology is the study of the fertilization and development of the embryo. The fetus develops in the womb, inside the placenta which resembles a blood clot in its early stages.
4. The Movement of the Solar System:
Allah speaks about the movement of the sun and the moon in clear words, stating:
“And He is the One Who created the day and the night, the sun and the moon—each traveling in an orbit.” – 21:33
The concept of clocks is a recent invention. In earlier times, people used to look at the position of the sun and the moon to figure out the time of the day.
5. The Concept of ‘Feeling Pain’:
The Holy Quran mentions the existence of pain receptors under the human skin, stating:
“Surely those who reject Our signs, We will cast them into the Fire. Whenever their skin is burnt completely, We will replace it so they will (constantly) taste the punishment. Indeed, Allah is Almighty, All-Wise.” – 4:56
Previously, the feeling of pain was termed as a psychological effect. However, it was recently discovered, that we feel the pain due to the pain receptors under our skin.
6. Life Originates from Water:
“We made every living thing from water? Will they not believe?”- 21:30
Allah has mentioned that He has created every living organism with water. This is quite an interesting fact. For instance, if you think about the desert, the last thing you would believe is that every living thing to exist in such a place was also created with water.
7. Origin of Iron
“We sent down Iron with its great inherent strength and its many benefits for humankind.” -57:25
The origin of iron has been mentioned in the Holy Quran. It states that iron did not exist on Earth after it was created. Instead, iron was sent to Earth in the shape of meteorites by Allah.
8. Mountains
“Have We not made the earth a bed, And the mountains as pegs?”- 78:7-8
Allah has stated that the mountains are buried in the Earth’s crust, and we only see the top of the mountains. The use of the word peg explains that the mountains do not just sit on top of the Earth’s surface, but instead have deep roots in the crust that stops them from moving.
Furthermore, the Holy Quran has also stated that:
“Now you see the mountains, thinking they are firmly fixed, but they are traveling (just) like clouds. (That is) the design of Allah, Who has perfected everything. Surely He is All-Aware of what you do.” -27:88
In multiple verses, Allah has explained that currently the mountains look and feel hard to us and that the Earth moves in its own orbit. However, on the Day of Judgement, the Earth will stop spinning and the mountains will float away as specks of dust.
These are some of the facts that have been written down in the Holy Quran, more than 1400 years ago. As the world evolves, many of the facts have been given physical evidence with the help of science by humankind.