What are scientific facts about the Quran?

Answer 1

The Muslim Holy Book Quran includes many scientific statements that their correctness and authenticity were possible to proved only with the current state of art of technology and developments. These statements has been said in Quran since its revelation in the seventh century. It was impossible for prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to know these scientific facts by himself or through the scientific status at that time. These scientific facts are strong proofs on the authenticity of Quran and that Quran is real God words revelation to prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel (Jibril).

As an example is the Quran verse that reflects a scientific miracle in Quran and drew the attention of Dr Miller. It is the verse number 30 in Surat "Al-Anbiya" (The Prophets) that 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?}

Dr. Miller says: "This verse is exactly the subject of the scientific research that won the Noble Prize in 1973 and was about the theory of the "Great Explosion". According to this theory, the universe was the result of a great explosion that lead to the formation of the universe with its skies and planets".

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Answer 2

1. The Quran (alternate spellings: Quraan, Qura'n, Kuran, Koran, Kura'n) is the holy book of Islam. The Quran was revealed to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from God by the angel Gabriel about 600 years after Jesus' birth. The revelation started by 610 AD and continued until 632 AD, the year of prophet Muhammad's death.
2. One of the primary objectives of revelation in the Quran is to call people to worship one and only one God, without father, son, spirit, or duplicate of any kind. Also the Quran reveals that some of the previous revelations from God, including some texts of the Torah, the Psalms and the Gospels, have been changed and falsified over time, necessitating the need for a final revelation.
3. The preaching sections of the Quran remind people about the coming of the Day of Judgment and then urges that this Day should be taken into consideration during one's lifetime. You are urged to be grateful to your God by doing good works. Good works are characterized by being socially relevant, that is, of benefit to society. The preaching considers a central theme that people should be conscious of God during this life and follow the direction of the way of God. The way of God is not defined by dogma but is indicated operationally in two ways. The first pertains to carrying out actions characterized only by being beneficial to the welfare of humanity (society). The second involves the means of gaining faith in God through observing His creation.
4. The Qur'an stresses that all previous messengers and prophets of God are fully human and not divine.
5. The Qur'an also contains teaching related to previous prophets. This teaching involves reminding Jews and Christians of some aspects of their Scriptures and traditions, and their basic deviations from God's original revelations. Among the more important teachings are ones dealing with the divinity of Jesus and the concept of Judaic exclusiveness. The Qur'an invites Jews and Christians to hear and accept the new message.
6. Included in the Qur'an are statements and principles that establish the position of mankind on earth, and that provide guidance and freedom of choice. As a consequence of granting freedom of choice to mankind, religious diversity is taken for granted, so the Quran contains the principles regulating the dynamic coexistence among the various communities, faiths, and cultures.
7. The Quran also deals with rituals such as praying, fasting, food restrictions, and pilgrimage.
8. The Quran deals also with some aspects of social regulations like inheritance, punishment, marriage and divorce, and so on.
9. The Quran also laid down the principles of human rights, woman's rights, equality of all people regardless of gender, belief, race, or culture.
10. One of the proofs that the holy book Quran was not written by humans or extracted from other books and that the Quran was a revelation from God to Prophet Mohamed is that the Quran includes many scientific statements that were only later proved by science. These statements are considered to be scientific miracles of the Quran; they were revealed by God 14 centuries ago and were validated in modern times. In this regard some words are quoted below by Dr. Maurice Bucaille (an eminent medical scientist and a member of the French Academy of Medicine). He is the author of the book entitled "The Bible, The Quran and Science." "Science and Islam's close relationship with it played a tremendous role in strengthening my faith and that of scientists throughout history - even today! This is a fascinating section - do take time to explore it!"

The Holy Quran is The greatest miracle ever & forever, and the greatest miracle of Islam which is the everlasting one due to the fact that the prophet Muhammad PBUH is the last prophet to the humanity & that His message is the last & consequently the universal one.There are so many interesting facts & amazing characteristics of this Holy book but I'll highlight some of them:

1. The Almighty Allah has promised to keep it forever from any danger such as being lost, forgotten or changed due to any human interfere (alteration, excess, delete….etc) or whatever danger you may think of .One reason for this, is because it's the last revelations from Allah to the people & Allah is the Merciful & the Wise so He will never allow anyone to do such things to theis Glorious book, the Holy Quran. Allah says:

"We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)."

(Holy Quran : Chapter 15 : verse 9 ) Al-Hijr (Stoneland, Rock City)

2. The Holy Quran is a recovery. Since the dawn of history of Islam the Muslims have always been reading its great verses with the intention of beseeching the cure from illnesses as its Allah's words & Allah is capable of doing anything & everything. Allah says:

"We send down (stage by stage) in the Qur'an that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe: to the unjust it causes nothing but loss after loss."

( Holy Quran : Chapter 17 : verse 82 ) Al-Isra' (The Night Journey, Children Of Israel)

3. NO book in the whole world can be memorized LITERALLY from its first word to the last one except the Holy Quran. Considering the size of this book & the fact that how much grand the Arabic language is, then this is really a miracle. Moreover Muslims are too used to have children of about 5 years old & they memorize this great book perfectly & what is more surprising is the fact that many Muslim people including children who are non Arabs & don't know the Arabic language but they could memorize the Holy Quran, this is because it's Allah's word. Allah says:

"Nay, here are Signs self-evident in the hearts of those endowed with knowledge: and none but the unjust reject Our Signs "

( Holy Quran : Chapter 29 : verse 49 ) Al-'Ankabut (The Spider)

4. Reading the Holy Quran is a pleasure that goes beyond the words. Some of what it contains are morals, wisdoms, stories, spiritual values, religious commands, recommendations & also scientific facts. These scientific facts have amazed many scientists considering the fact that the Quran was revealed in the 7th century while most of those facts are recently discovered with the modern scientific techniques.

5. Quran is very impressive & touching for both who read its verses & those who listens to its recitations. Allah says:

"Had We sent down this Qur'an on a mountain, verily, thou wouldst have seen it humble itself and cleave asunder for fear of Allah. Such are the similitudes which We propound to men, that they may reflect. "

(Holy Quran : Chapter 59 : verse 21 ) Al-Hashr (Exile, Banishment)

6. No mistakes even slight ones have been detected in any of its words in any field from religion to language , history, science …etc.

Allah says:

"Those who reject the Message when it comes to them (are not hidden from Us). And indeed it is a Book of exalted power. . No falsehood can approach it from before or behind it: It is sent down by One Full of Wisdom, Worthy of all Praise. "

( Holy Quran : Chapter : verses 41 - 42 ) Fussilat (Signs)

7. This Holy book is comprehensive to all fields of life. Allah says:

"There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings, but (forms part of) communities like you. Nothing have we omitted from the Book, and they (all) shall be gathered to their Lord in the end. "

( Holy Quran : Chapter 6 : verse 38 ) Al-An'am (Cattle, Livestock)

Allah also says:

" One day We shall raise from all Peoples a witness against them, from amongst themselves: and We shall bring thee as a witness against these (thy people): and We have sent down to thee the Book explaining all things, a Guide, a Mercy, and Glad Tidings to Muslims."

( Holy Quran : Chapter 16 :verse 89 ) An-Nahl (The Bee)

8. Holy Quran is clearly stating that the people are equal regardless to their races, languages, beliefs…etc. Allah says:

"O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things). "

(Holy Quran : Chapter 49 : verse 13 ) Al-Hujurat (The Private Apartments, The Inner Apartments)

9. It's also calling for peace, tolerance & good treatments & deeds among all people. As only one example,Allah says:

"..if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them Our apostles with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land."

( Holy Quran :Chapter 5 :verse 32 ) Al-Ma'ida (The Table, The Table Spread)

10. Holy Quran is calling for the respectful, calm & wise dialogues with the followers of other religions, as only one example ,Allah says:

"Say: "O People of the Book! come to common terms as between us and you: That we worship none but Allah. that we associate no partners with him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah." If then they turn back, say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to Allah.s Will). "

( Holy Quran : Chapter : verse 64 ) Al 'Imran (The Family Of 'Imran, The House Of 'Imran)

- Also, it's a clear rule in the Holy Quran that judging people must be left to Allah & only to Allah & that is no enforcement in religion. Allah says:

"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things."

( Holy Quran : Chapter 2 : verse 256 ) Al-Baqara (The Cow)

- Among the beautiful things related to this verse that it comes directly after the verse of the Throne which is the greatest verse in the Holy Quran in which the Almighty Allah talks about Himself, as the unlimited wisdom of Allah tells us that we have first to know what is Islam?then everyone is free to choose or to reject being a Muslim.

11.The Holy Quran had made all of the Arabs amazed by its fluency & majesty. while the Arabs since the dawn of their history , are famous for their fluent grand wide language.

There are Arabs who are nonbelievers .... & they are in front of this miracle ,as those who preceded them, tongue-tied !!

Al-Waleed bin Al-mugheera, was an Arabian master who didn't believe, but he was completely shocked after hearing verses from the Holy Quran ,& despite his disbelief he talked with a high degree of admiration about what he had heard, you can find his speech & his story in the Arabian history ... it's famous. And more important ,the situation of this man after hearing from the Holy Quran,is mentioned in the Holy Quran ,as his arrogance exceeded the limits, Allah says :

{Leave Me alone, (to deal) with the (creature) whom I created (bare and) alone!-12. To whom I granted resources in abundance,13. And sons to be by his side!-14. To whom I made (life) smooth and comfortable!15. Yet is he greedy-that I should add (yet more);-16. By no means! For to Our Signs he has been refractory!17. Soon will I visit him with a mount of calamities!18. For he thought and he plotted;-19. And woe to him! How he plotted!-20. Yea, Woe to him; How he plotted!-21. Then he looked round;22.Then he frowned and he scowled;23. Then he turned back and was naughty; 24. Then said he: "This is nothing but magic, derived from of old; 25. "This is nothing but the word of a mortal!" 26. Soon will I cast him into Hell-Fire! }

( Holy Quran, chapter 74, verses 11 -26) Al-Muddaththir (The Cloaked One, The Man Wearing A Cloak)

12. Eventually, the Almighty Allah says:

"This is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds. "And ye shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while."

(Holy Quran : Chapter : verses 87 - 88 ) Sâd ((the Letter) Sad ( S ))

So, as Muslims we believe that everyone sooner or later will know the truth of this book & that it's Allah's actual word ,perhaps in this life which is great or after his death which is too late.

13. Quran included lots of scientific statements that their correctness and validity had been proved only with the current scientific discoveries and development. These scientific statements are considered as scientific miracles of Quran and as proofs of the authenticity of Quran and that Quran is God revelation and no human invented text.

14. Most of authors in the introductory pages of their books apologize for any possible mistake in their work even if it's only a compliment. However, Allah & Allah alone as He is the one who does know everything about everything, challenges to find any discrepancy in His holy book Quran. Quran says:

أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ الْقُرْآنَ ۚ وَلَوْ كَانَ مِنْ عِندِ غَيْرِ اللَّـهِ لَوَجَدُوا فِيهِ اخْتِلَافًا كَثِيرًا ﴿٨٢﴾

Meaning English translation:

" Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an? If it had been from [any] other than Allah, they would have found within it much contradiction. (82)" [Quran, Chapter 4, verse 82]

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