All miracles
Every miracle from the three volumes of “Miracles of the Quran” — with interactive visuals.
1965The Big Bang: creation from nothing
Until the mid-20th century, the scientific world believed the universe had existed forever. Today it is proven that the universe had a beginning — that it came into being by “splitting apart” from a single point.
Surah al-Anbiya, 30
1929The expanding universe
The Quran, revealed at a time when astronomy was still primitive, states that the universe is expanding. Science was able to confirm this by observation only in 1929.
Surah adh-Dhariyat, 47
The End of the Universe and the Big Crunch
As we have stated above, the creation of the universe began with a huge explosion. From this point, the universe has been expanding ever since.
Surah al-Anbiya, 104Creation from Hot Smoke
Scientists today are able to observe the formation of stars from a hot gas cloud. Formation from a warm mass of gas also applies to the creation of the universe.
Surah Fussilat, 10-11
The Splitting Asunder of "The Heavens and the Earth"
The word ratq translated as "sewn to" means "mixed in each, blended" in Arabic dictionaries. It is used to refer to two different substances that make up a whole.
Surah al-Anbiya, 30
The Creation of What Lies between the Heavens and the Earth
The Qur'an contains a great many verses concerning the creation of the Earth, the heavens and what lies between:
Surah al-Hijr, 85
The Perfect Equilibrium in the Universe
The billions of stars and galaxies in the universe move in perfect equilibrium in the paths set out for them.
Surah al-Mulk, 3-4
1961The fine-tuning and balance of the universe
The Quran says that Allah created everything with measure, raised the heaven and set up “the balance”. In the 20th century physicists discovered that the universe is “fine-tuned” for life with astonishing precision.
Surah ar-Rahman, 7-9
The Structural Differences between the Sun, the Moon and the Stars
As we know, the only source of light in the Solar System is the Sun. With advances in technology, astronomers discovered that the Moon was not a source of light but that it merely reflects the light reaching it from the Sun.
Surah an-Naba, 12-13
1783Orbits and the rotating universe
The Quran states that the Sun and the Moon each “swim” in an orbit, and that the Sun runs on towards a resting place set for it. Only modern astronomy revealed these facts.
Surah al-Anbiya, 33The Sun's Trajectory
The word "swim" in the above verse is expressed in Arabic by the word "sabaha" and is used to describe the movement of the Sun in space.
Surah al-Anbiya, 33
The Moon's Orbit
The Moon does not follow a regular orbit like the satellites of other planets. As it orbits the Earth, it sometimes moves behind it and sometimes in front.
Surah Ya-Sin, 39-40
Calculating the Lunar Year
In the first of the above verses, Allah has clearly revealed that the Moon will be a means of measurement for people to calculate the year.
Surah Yunus, 5The Force of Gravity and Orbital Movements
The word " khunnas " in Surat at-Takwir 15 bears such meanings as shrinking and cowering, retracting and turning back.
Surah at-Takwir, 15-16
The Diameters of the Earth and Space
The Arabic word translated as "confines" in the above verse is " aqtaar. " This is the plural form of the word " qutr ," meaning diameter and refers to the skies and the Earth having many diameters.
Surah ar-Rahman, 33
The Layers of the Atmosphere
One fact about the universe revealed in the verses of the Qur'an is that the sky is made up of seven layers.
Surah al-Baqarah, 29
1958The protected roof and the seven heavens
The Quran states that the sky is “a protected roof” and that it was formed as seven layers. In the 20th century both the layered structure of the atmosphere and its life-protecting functions were discovered.
Surah al-Anbiya, 32
The Sky Made a Dome
Here, the sky is described as " al-samaa' binaa' ." As well as the meaning of "dome" or "ceiling," this also describes a kind of tent-like covering used by the Bedouin.
Surah al-Baqarah, 22
1925The returning sky
In Surat at-Tariq, an oath is sworn by the sky “which returns”. Today we know that every layer of the atmosphere sends back what reaches it — either down to the earth or out into space.
Surah at-Tariq, 11
1957The secret of iron
The Quran says that iron was “sent down”. Modern astronomy has shown that the iron on Earth did not form here — it came from giant stars in outer space.
Surah al-Hadid, 25
The Relativity of Time
Today, the relativity of time is a proven scientific fact. This was revealed by Einstein's theory of relativity at the early years of the 20th century.
Surah al-Hajj, 47
Creation in Six Days
One example of the harmony between the Qur'an and modern science is the subject of the age of the universe. Cosmologists estimate the age of the universe as 16-17 billion years.
Surah al-Baqarah, 255
The Truth of Destiny
As a result of experiments he performed in 1973, Professor Benjamin Libet, a neurophysiologist at the University of California, revealed that all our decisions and choices are set out beforehand, and that consciousness only comes…
Surah al-Insan, 30The Pairs in Creation
Although the concept of ''pair'' or "couple" commonly stands for male and female, the statement of ''from things unknown to them'' has wider implications. Today, one of the implications of the verse has been revealed.
Surah Ya-Sin, 36
Sub-Atomic Particles
Following the development of the atomic theory of the Greek philosopher Democritus, people used to believe that matter consisted of minute, indivisible and indestructible particles known as atoms.
Surah Saba, 3
Black Holes
The 20th century saw a great many new discoveries regarding celestial phenomena in the universe. One of these entities, which has only recently been encountered, is the Black Hole.
Surah al-Waqi‘ah, 75-76
1967Pulsars: the knocking stars
In Surat at-Tariq an oath is sworn by “at-Tariq” — the night-comer that knocks, the star that pierces the darkness. Pulsars, discovered in 1967, are stars that send out rhythmic “knocking” signals.
Surah at-Tariq, 1-3
The Star Sirius
When certain concepts mentioned in the Qur'an are studied in the light of 21st century scientific discoveries we find ourselves imparted with yet more miracles of the Qur'an.
Surah an-Najm, 49
Light and Dark
We all know that without light a person cannot see his surroundings with the naked eye. However, the light that we can see is only a very small part of all light-emitting energy.
Surah al-An‘am, 1
Combustion without Fire
This verse refers to something that emits light. This light-emitting entity is compared to a star. The fact that the fuel used by this star-like, light-emitting body belongs to neither East nor West may be an indication that the…
Surah an-Nur, 35
The Earth’s Gravitational Force
The Arabic word "kifatan," translated as "receptacle" in the above verse, means "living things being gathered together and protected in their dwellings.” It can also mean “a place where living or inanimate things are gathered…
Surah al-Mursalat, 25
The Solidity of the Atom and Electron Orbits
One possible interpretation of the above verse is that it may very well be a reference to the strength of the atom, the building block of all matter.
Surah an-Naml, 88
The Skies with ‘Woven’ Orbits
The Arabic word "alhubuki," translated as "furnished with paths" in the seventh verse of Surat adh-Dhariyat, comes from the verb "hubeke,"meaning "to weave closely, to knit, to bind together."The use of this word in the verse is…
Surah adh-Dhariyat, 7
A Red Rose In The Sky: The Rosette Nebula
The Arabic expression translated above as "become rose red, like stained leather" is "wardatan kaalddihani." This term compares an image appearing in the sky to a red rose.
Surah ar-Rahman, 37
The Heliocentric System
In the above verse, the movement of the Earth is described by the word "yukawwiru," which comes from root verb "takwir." This means "to cover up a spherical body," in the way that the rotation of the Earth gives rise to night and…
Surah az-Zumar, 5
Quasars and The Gravitational Lens Effect
Quasar is the name given to the extremely dense and bright bodies that look like stars and emit radio waves in space. Quasars are acknowledged as the brightest celestial bodies in the universe.
Surah an-Nur, 35
The Sun Will Eventually Expire
The Sun has been emitting heat for around five billion years as a result of the constant nuclear reactions taking place on its surface.
Surah Ya-Sin, 38
The Sun's Hydrogen and Helium Content
The Sun is made up of 70% hydrogen (H) and 28% helium (He) atoms. Other substances make up less than 2% of the Sun’s constitutions.
Surah al-Baqarah, 255
The Roundness of the Earth
In the Qur'an, the words used for describing the universe are quite remarkable. The Arabic word that is translated as "to wrap" in the above verse is "takwir".
Surah az-Zumar, 5The Earth's Direction of Rotation
The above verse emphasises that the Earth not only rotates but that it also has a direction of rotation.
Surah an-Naml, 88The Earth's Geoid Shape
In the above verse, the word " dahaa " is used in the original Arabic. It, translated as "smoothed out," comes from the word " dahaw ," meaning "to spread." Although the word " dahaw " also means to cover or to set out, the…
Surah an-Nazi‘at, 30
The Layers of the Earth
One item of information about the Earth given in the Qur'an is its similarity to the seven-layered sky:
Surah at-Talaq, 12
The Earth Disgorges Its Charges
The word " zilzaal " in Arabic means earthquake, or tremors, and the word " athqaalahaa " means "charges, heavy burdens." When one considers the above verses in the light of the first meaning, it can be seen that reference is…
Surah az-Zalzalah, 1-4
1855Mountains — the pegs of the earth
The Quran says that mountains were made as “pegs” and that they keep the earth from shaking. Modern geology has discovered that mountains have roots reaching deep into the earth.
Surah an-Naba, 6-7
The Movement of Mountains
In one verse, we are informed that mountains are not motionless as they seem, but are in constant motion.
Surah an-Naml, 88
Different Points in the Rising and Setting of the Sun
As can be discerned, the words east and west are used in the plural sense in the above verses. For instance, the word " mashaariq ," used in the first verse for "east," and the word " maghaarib " used for "west," are in plural…
Surah al-Ma‘arij, 40
Land Loss at the Extremities
The Earth is bombarded by proton, electron and alpha particles from the Sun. These solar winds are powerful enough to separate the atmosphere from the Earth.
Surah ar-Ra‘d, 41
The Splitting Earth
The Arabic word " sad` " in the above verse means "cracking, splitting apart." Allah's swearing by the splitting of the Earth points to an important phenomenon, as do the other scientific miracles in the Qur'an.
Surah at-Tariq, 11-12
The Formation of Petrol
As we know, petrol forms from the remains of plants and animals in the sea. Once these have decayed on the sea bed after millions of years, all that is left are oily substances.
Surah al-A‘la, 1-5
The Weight of Clouds
The weight of clouds can reach quite astonishing proportions. For example, a cumulonimbus cloud, commonly known as the thunder cloud, can contain up to 300,000 tons of water.
Surah al-A‘raf, 57
The Proportion of Rain
One of the items of information given in the Qur'an about rain is that it is sent down to Earth in due measure. This is mentioned in Sura Zukhruf as follows;
Surah az-Zukhruf, 11
The Formation of Rain
How rain forms remained a great mystery for a long time. Only after weather radar was invented was it possible to discover the stages by which rain is formed.
Surah ar-Rum, 48The Quivering and Swelling of the Earth
The Arabic word for "quivers" is " ihtazzat ," meaning "to set in motion, come alive, quiver, move, stir; the movement and stretching of a plant." The word " rabat ," translated as "swells," bears the meanings "to increase, grow…
Surah al-Hajj, 5
Rains which Bring a Dead Land Back to Life
The rain's function of "bringing a dead land back to life" is indicated in several verses of the Qur'an:
Surah al-Furqan, 48-49
The Formation of Hail, Thunder and Lightning
The above verse refers to hail and lightning. When the formation of hail and lightning are examined, it can be seen that an important meteorological truth is being indicated in this verse.
Surah an-Nur, 43
1946The fertilising winds
Surat al-Hijr says that the winds were sent as “fertilisers” and that water was then sent down from the sky. Modern meteorology has shown that winds play exactly this role in the formation of rain.
Surah al-Hijr, 22
The Stages of Wind Formation
Wind is a movement of air which forms between two different temperature centres. Due to the different pressures caused by different temperatures in the atmosphere, air constantly flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low…
Surah al-Jathiyah, 5
1962Seas that do not mix
Surat ar-Rahman speaks of two seas that meet yet do not mix because of a barrier between them. Oceanographers discovered this fact only in the recent past.
Surah ar-Rahman, 19-20
1900Darkness and internal waves in the deep sea
Surat an-Nur describes “darknesses, one above another” in a vast deep sea, with wave upon wave. Today we know there is almost no light below 200 metres, and that invisible internal waves move within the ocean.
Surah an-Nur, 40
Fossilization and Iron Content
These verses refer to the petrification of dead bodies and how these corpses, over time, turned into iron.
Surah al-Isra, 49-51
Radio Receivers on Mountains
There is a strong possibility that the description of mountains "echoing" in the above verse may refer to the workings of a modern radio.
Surah Saba, 10
The Expanding Earth
The Arabic term“madda al-arda” translated “as stretched out” in the above verse, means “to be covered, spread out, stretched, pulled out, expanded or opened.” The use of this word in the context of the earth in referring to the…
Surah ar-Ra‘d, 3
The Ozone Layer at the Poles as The Sun Rises
The Arabic word "sitran" in this verse means "cover, protection, veil" while "lam naj’aal lahum min dooniha sitran"describes an environment devoid of any shelter or protection against the Sun.
Surah al-Kahf, 90
How the Process of Photosynthesis Begins in the Morning
When plants undergo photosynthesis, they take in carbon dioxide, a harmful gas that human beings cannot consume, from the air, and give off oxygen instead.
Surah at-Takwir, 17-18
1609The female honeybee and the healing in honey
In Surat an-Nahl, the verbs addressed to the honeybee are in the feminine form in Arabic. Science learned only in the 17th century that the worker bees who make honey, build the comb and gather food are all female.
Surah an-Nahl, 68-69
The Existence of Microscopic Life
The above verses indicate the existence of life forms unknown to people at the time of the revelation of the Qur'an.
Surah Ya-Sin, 36
The Existence of Animal Societies
As a result of modern-day animal and bird ecology study, we know that all animals and birds live in the form of separate societies.
Surah al-An‘am, 38
Biomimetics: Drawing Inspiration from the Design in Living Things
Before scientists and research and development experts embark on new projects, they usually look for models in living things and imitate their systems and designs.
Surah an-Nahl, 66
Locusts Moving in Swarms
This verse describes all people's situation in the Hereafter as one resembling swarming locusts. There is great wisdom in this simile.
Surah al-Qamar, 7
1959How ants communicate
Surat an-Naml tells of a female ant warning the others of danger. Research in the 20th century revealed that ants possess an extremely complex system of chemical communication.
Surah an-Naml, 18
The Food Cycle
In the above verse, our attention is drawn to a food cycle of which people at the time of the Qur'an's revelation could have known nothing.
Surah al-An‘am, 95
Aerodynamic Forces and the Flight Programmed in Birds
Due to the force of gravity, all bodies which are airborne should eventually fall to earth, either quickly or slowly. Everything, living or otherwise, is subject to the Earth’s gravitational pull.
Surah an-Nahl, 79
The Miracle of Fire and Wood, That Cannot Be Obtained Artificially
One of the chemical substances mainly responsible for the structure of wood is "lignocellulose." This substance is a compound of the materials known as "lignin" and "cellulose" that give wood its hardness.
Surah al-Waqi‘ah, 71-74
The Cloning of Living Things
The above verse contains the expression "yubattikunna," which derives from the verb "battaka"meaning "to cut off or break off." The term "yughayyirunna"in the verse derives from the verb "ghayyara," meaning "to change, alter,…
Surah an-Nisa, 119
The Region That Controls Our Movements
The expression "the lying, sinful forelock" in the above verse is most interesting. Research carried out in recent years revealed that the prefrontal area, which is responsible for the management of particular functions of the…
Surah al-‘Alaq, 15-16
1942The stages in the womb
The Quran describes, in order, the stages a human passes through in the womb — nutfah, ‘alaqah, mudghah, bones, and their clothing with flesh. Modern embryology could see these stages only with microscopes and ultrasound.
Surah al-Mu’minun, 12-14
The Creation of Human Beings from Water
When we look at the verses concerned with the creation of human beings and living things, we clearly see evidence of a miracle. One such miracle is of the creation of living things from water.
Surah an-Nur, 45
Creation from Clay
In the Qur'an, Allah reveals that the creation of the human is a miracle. The first human being was created by Allah shaping clay into human form and breathing a soul into it:
Surah Sad, 71-72
The Programming in Genes
The word " qaddara ," translated as " proportioned " in the above verse, comes from the Arabic verb " qadara ." It translates as "arranging, setting out, planning, programming, seeing the future, the writing of everything in…
Surah ‘Abasa, 18-20The Menstrual Period
The menstrual period is when the unfertilised egg is expelled from the body. Since fertilisation has not taken place, the walls of the previously readied womb contract and the egg is expelled with the breaking of tiny blood…
Surah ar-Ra‘d, 8
Pregnancy and Birth
The foetus is fully formed at the end of the sixth month. The womb then enters the incubation period. All the baby's bodily organs and systems develop fully during that time, and the womb accelerates this growth by providing…
Surah ‘Abasa, 17-20
The Sequence in Development of Human Organs
The above verses refer to a number of senses given to human beings by Allah. These are always referred in a specific order in the Qur'an: hearing, sight, feeling and understanding.
Surah al-Mu’minun, 78
Mother's Milk
Mother's milk is an unmatched mixture that is created by God as both an excellent food-source for the newborn baby, and a substance that increases its resistance to diseases.
Surah an-Nahl, 66
1880The identity in the fingerprint
When the Quran speaks of mankind being brought back to life, it draws particular attention to the fingertips. That every person’s fingerprint is unique was discovered only at the end of the 19th century.
Surah al-Qiyamah, 3-4
1929The ears remain active in sleep
The Quran describes how the Companions of the Cave were put to sleep for many years with the words “We struck upon their ears”. Science has found that the ear is the only sense organ that keeps working during sleep.
Surah al-Kahf, 11The Importance of Movement in Sleep
The above verse refers to the Companions of the Cave, who remained asleep for hundreds of years. In addition, Allah also reveals that He moved their bodies to the left and right.
Surah al-Kahf, 18
Reduced Movement at Night
The Arabic word sakan , which appears in the original of the above verse, means "repose, rest, time to withdraw to rest, time for a break." As indicated by Allah, night is the time when human beings rest.
Surah al-An‘am, 96
Chest Contraction with Increasing Height
Human beings need oxygen and air pressure in order to live. Breathing is made possible by the oxygen in the atmosphere reaching the air sacs in our lungs.
Surah al-An‘am, 125
The Contraction Motion That Facilitates Birth
Modern medicine shows that squeezing an object during labor facilitates the baby's downward passage through the birth canal. The muscles used during contraction are the same as those that propel the baby outside the womb.
Surah Maryam, 23-25
The Mother's Womb with Its Secure Protection
The above verses about the Creation of human beings contain fundamental information from the field of embryology.
Surah al-Mursalat, 20-23
Hearts Find Peace in the Remembrance of Allah
According to research by David B. Larson, of the American National Health Research Center, and his team, comparisons of devout and non-religious Americans have given very surprising results.
Surah ar-Ra‘d, 28
Forgiveness According to the Morals of Islam and Its Benefits on Health
In another verse Allah commands: " … They should rather pardon and overlook. Wouldn't you love Allah to forgive you? Allah is Ever- Forgiving, Most Merciful. " (Qur'an, 24:22)
Surah al-A‘raf, 199
How Prayer Accelerates the Treatment of the Sick
According to the Qur'an, prayer, meaning "calling, giving expression, requesting, seeking help," is a person's turning sincerely to Allah, and seeking help from Him, the Almighty, the Compassionate and Merciful, in the knowledge…
Surah Ghafir, 60
Stress and Depression: The Results of Not Abiding by the Religion
The failure of irreligious people in submitting themselves to Allah causes them to be in a constant state of ill-ease, anxiety and stress.
Surah Ta-Ha, 124
The Miraculous Mixture: A Mother's Milk
Mother's milk is a matchless compound created by Allah to meet the baby's nutritional needs and protect it against possible infections.
Surah Luqman, 14
The Miracle of Honey
Honey is a "healing for men" as stated in the verses above. Nowadays, apiculture and bee products have opened a new branch of research in scientifically advanced parts of the world.
Surah an-Nahl, 68-69The Date and Its Uses as Described in the Qur'an
In a number of Qur'anic verses, the humble date is honoured as one of the blessings of Paradise. (Qur'an, 55:68) When this fruit is examined, it can be seen to have a great many important features.
Surah Maryam, 23-26
The Fig: A Fruit whose Perfection Has Only Recently Been Revealed
The reference to the fig in the first verse of Surat at-Tin is a most wise one in terms of the benefits imparted by this fruit.
Surah at-Tin, 1
Fish: A Valuable Source of Nutrition
The fact the average age of people developing and dying from heart disease is constantly decreasing has considerably increased the importance attached to coronary health.
Surah al-Ma’idah, 96
Pork and Its Harmful Effects on Health
Eating pork is harmful to health in a great many regards. This harm still persists today, despite all the precautions that are taken.
Surah al-Baqarah, 173
The Olive: A Health-Giving Plant
One of the foods to which attention is drawn in the Qur'an is the olive. Research in recent years has revealed that the olive is not just a delicious food but also represents an important source of good health.
Surah an-Nur, 35Coronary By-Pass Surgery
In order for it to survive and function, every organ needs to be nourished by means of the blood. Blood flows to the heart through the coronary artery.
Surah ash-Sharh, 1-6
Health Benefits of Movement, Washing and Drinking Water
One of the forms of behaviour noted in the Qur'an is concealed in a revelation vouchsafed to the Prophet Ayyub (as):
Surah Sad, 41-42
Heart Massage
Many miraculous features of the Qur'an prove it is Allah’s Word. It contains scientific details, extraordinary scientific codes as well as many other features which categorically prove its divine status.
Surah al-Baqarah, 72-73
Oxidation in the Blood
The term “rusted” is here used to describe the constitution of the hearts of some human beings. Whilst the verse contains spiritual elements, the verse may also refer to the biochemical reaction that takes place in the heart.
Surah al-Mutaffifin, 14
The Wisdom Behind The Prohibition of Blood In The Qur'an
The wisdom behind Allah's prohibition of blood emerged during the 20th century. By carrying vitamins, hormones, oxygen and substances such as protein, sugar and fat absorbed during digestion to the cells, blood makes it possible…
Surah al-Baqarah, 173
1848The Byzantine victory and the lowest land on Earth
Surat ar-Rum foretold that Byzantium, after a crushing defeat, would be victorious within a few years — and so it was. The verse also says the defeat took place in “the lowest land”: the Dead Sea basin is indeed the lowest land on Earth.
Surah ar-Rum, 2-4
1881The preservation of Pharaoh’s body
The Quran says that Pharaoh drowned, but that his body would be “saved” to be a sign for those who came after him. The mummies of Egypt’s pharaohs are still on display in a museum today.
Surah Yunus, 90-92
The Conquest of Makkah
One night in Madinah, the Prophet (saas) dreamed that the believers would enter the Sacred Mosque and walk around the Ka`bah.
Surah al-Fath, 27
The Ascendancy of the Children of Israel
As these verses reveal, the Children of Israel were to cause two corruptions over the world. After the first one, during which they adopted a very high level of haughtiness, Allah sent a powerful army against them.
Surah al-Isra, 4-6The Exploration of Space
Humanity's exploration of space was accelerated with the Soviet satellite Sputnik on 4 October 1957, which carried aloft the first man to ever leave Earth's atmosphere: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
Surah ar-Rahman, 33
Modern Means of Transport
The above verse indicates that in addition to the animals mentioned here, people will have various unknown (to them) means of transport.
Surah an-Nahl, 8
Plane Technology
As the above verse relates, Allah placed the wind under Prophet Sulayman's (as) command and allowed him to use it as a vehicle.
Surah al-Anbiya, 81
Image Transmission
In our day, text, pictures, and films can be sent anywhere in the world in a matter of seconds, thanks to the Internet and advances in computer technology.
Surah an-Naml, 40
Smell Transference
Today, scientists state that teleporting atoms and scent molecules may be possible in the near future. In Surah Yusuf 94, Prophet Yusuf's (as) father says that he can smell his son's scent.
Surah Yusuf, 92-94
The Use of Electricity
One of Allah's great blessings to Prophet Sulayman (as) was "a fount of molten copper." This can be understood in several senses.
Surah Saba, 12
Artesian Wells
The above verse describes how Prophet Musa's (as) people asked him for water and how he provided places where each tribe could drink. Clearly, his people were suffering from a shortage of water.
Surah al-A‘raf, 160
The Army-Ant in Technology
The "Valley of the Ants" refers to a special place and special ants. In addition, the fact that Prophet Sulayman (as) could hear the ants talking among themselves may contain striking references to future developments in computer…
Surah an-Naml, 18
Atomic Energy and Fission
The terms "seed" ( al-habb ) and "kernel" ( al-nawaa ) in the above verse may indicate the splitting of the atom.
Surah al-An‘am, 95
Present-Day Radar Technology
The above verses refer to the superior attributes bestowed on the Prophets David (as) and Solomon (as), and inform us that each was given knowledge from the Presence of Allah.
Surah Saba, 10
1822Haman and the ancient Egyptian inscriptions
The Quran names Haman as one of Pharaoh’s close associates. No such name appears in the Torah for this period. Once hieroglyphs were deciphered, the name Haman was found in ancient Egyptian inscriptions.
Surah al-Qasas, 38
Prophet Musa (as) and Sea's Splitting in Two
The kings of Egypt-known as "Pharaohs" (or "Fir`awn" in the Arabic of the Qur'an)-regarded themselves as divine in the polytheistic, superstitious religion of ancient Egypt.
Surah ash-Shu‘ara, 52-60
The Troubles which Afflicted Pharaoh and Those around Him
Pharaoh and those people close to him were so devoted to their polytheistic system and pagan beliefs that not even message of Prophet Musa (as), armed with wisdom and spectacular miracles, could soften their hearts and thus turn…
Surah al-A‘raf, 132The Prophet Musa (as) Referred to as a Magician
In papyruses from the time of Pharaoh, Prophet Musa (as) is regularly referred to as a magician. (The papyruses in question are held in the British Museum.) Despite all the best efforts of Pharaoh and his supporters, they were…
Surah az-Zukhruf, 49
Titles of Egyptian Rulers in the Qur'an
Moses was not the only prophet who lived in the lands of Egypt in the history of ancient Egypt. The Prophet Joseph had lived in Egypt long before the time of Moses.
Surah Yusuf, 50
Nuh's Flood
Prophet Nuh (as) was sent to his people by Allah. They had distanced themselves from the commandments of the Lord and ascribed partners to Him.
Surah al-‘Ankabut, 14
The City of Iram
At the beginning of 1990, press-releases in the well-known newspapers of the world declared "Fabled Lost Arabian city found," "Arabian city of Legend found" and "The Atlantis of the Sands, Ubar." What rendered this archaeological…
Surah Al ‘Imran, 137
The Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah
Prophet Lut (as) lived at the same time as Prophet Ibrahim (as) and was sent as a messenger to a neighbouring tribe to Prophet Ibrahim (as).
Surah al-A‘raf, 80-84
The People of Saba and the Arim Flood
Many centuries ago, the community of Saba was one of the four biggest civilisations which lived in South Arabia.
Surah an-Naml, 33
The People of Al-Hijr
The people of Thamud are a tribe mentioned in the Qur'an about whom a substantial amount is known. Historical sources confirm that a people known as the Thamud existed many years ago.
Surah al-Hijr, 80-84
The Tsunami Effect in the Prophet Moses’ (as) Parting of the Sea
The Egyptian monarchs known as the pharaohs regarded themselves as divine beings. This was fundamental part of the polytheistic, superstitious religious beliefs prevalent in ancient Egypt.
Surah ash-Shu‘ara, 63
Scientific Facts in the Story of the Flood of Noah
The Prophet Noah (as) spent many years advising the people to whom he was sent as a Prophet to put an end to ascribing partners to Allah and abandon their improper behavior or they would pay a heavy price.
Surah al-‘Ankabut, 14
365Harmony in the Quran’s word counts
The word “day” occurs 365 times in the Quran and the word “month” 12 times. Related words such as “world” and “Hereafter”, or “angel” and “Satan”, are repeated exactly the same number of times.
Surah an-Nisa, 82
19The miracle of 19 in the Quran
Surat al-Muddaththir says, “Over it are nineteen.” From the 19 letters of the Basmala to the 114 (19 × 6) suras and Pascal’s triangle, the number 19 is woven into the structure of the Quran like a code.
Surah al-Muddaththir, 30
The Inimitability of the Qur'an
We have so far considered the miraculous characteristics of the Qur’an from the scientific and historical points of view.
Surah al-Qamar, 22
The Orbit of the Moon
The word "Qamar," a direct reference to the Moon, appears a total of 27 times. The elliptical orbit of the Moon around the Earth also takes 27 days.
Surah al-Qamar, 1The ratio of land and sea
In the Quran, the word “land” occurs 13 times and the word “sea” 32 times. The ratio of these two numbers matches the actual proportions of land and water on the Earth’s surface — 28.9% and 71.1%.
Surah al-An‘am, 59
The Star Sirius
The fact that the word "Sirius," or "Shi'ra" in Arabic, appears only in the 49th verse is particularly noteworthy. Because, based on the irregularities in Sirius' orbit, scientists discovered it is actually a binary star.
Surah an-Najm, 49The Atomic Number of Iron
Iron is one of the elements mentioned in the Qur'an. Allah says this in the Surah called "al-Hadid," or "Iron:"
Surah al-Hadid, 25
The Rotation Of The Earth Around The Sun: 365 Days
The word "day, "yawm" in Arabic appears 365 times in the Qur'an. It also takes the Earth 365 days to orbit the Sun.
Gender and the 23rd Chromosome Pair
The genetic make-up of human beings and other living things depends on their chromosomes - and the genetic data in these chromosomes, found in DNA. Gender is dependent on the 23rd chromosome pair.
The Sputnik Rising To The Skies
The first ever satellite, "Sputnik 1," was launched in 1957. Verse 19:57 (Surah Maryam, 57) of the Qur'an, amazingly, refers to rising and being raised.
Surah Maryam, 57The Genetic Code of the Bee
It is scientifically established that all the bees in the world have the same number of chromosomes-and that never changes. Male and female animals generally have the same number of chromosomes.
Halley's Comet and 76 Years
One of the greatest developments in modern astronomy is the discovery of Halley's Comet. The 18th-century scientist Edmund Halley discovered that the comet comes around every 76 years.
Surah al-An‘am, 76Hemoglobin and Iron
At the time the Qur'an was revealed, nobody was aware of the molecule hemoglobin. There was no such medical term in existence. Hemoglobin transports oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood throughout the human body.
The Ozone Layer
The word "ozone" is written and read in just about the same way in Arabic, Turkish and other foreign languages. The letters that comprise the word ozone appear side by side in the 6th verse of Surat al-Jinn.
Surah al-Jinn, 8The Retina: The Layer of the Eye
The retina is a layer of the eye that contains cells that allow us to see. At the time of the revelation of the Qur'an, this layer that made sight possible was unknown and the term “retina” was not in use.
Surah Fatir, 8Dna and the Beginning of Genetic History
The term DNA (Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid) is an abbreviation scientists use when talking about the genetic material in living things.
Sand Dunes and the Planet Mars
The word "Ahqaf," one of the Surah of the Qur'an literally means "sand dunes." In astronomy, one of the first characteristics that come to mind when the planet Mars is mentioned is the giant collections of sand, or giant "sand…
Quantum Physics
At the time of the revelation of the Qur'an, quantum physics and atomic sub-articles were unknown. But the Qur'an, extraordinarily, contains indications of all past and future sciences within its Arabic text.
Surah Yunus, 61Underground Energy Resources:Petrol
Petrol, the one of the most important sources of energy, was first referred to by that name in a book titled De Re Metallica (On the Nature of Minerals.) This work was published in 1556 by the German Georgius Agricola.
Surah al-An‘am, 59The Invention of Television
Television transmissions take place by electromagnetic waves travelling at the speed of light reaching our homes. Television waves are so fast that live transmissions from many kilometers away can be made almost instantaneously.
Surah an-Naml, 40The Duration of Rotation of Venus and Mars
Venus and Mars are the names of the closest and second-closest planets to the Earth. In the Qur'an, the letters that make up the present-day names of these planets are set out in such a way as to indicate the speed of their…
Surah as-Sajdah, 2-3The Allotment of Forty (40) Nights to the Prophet Moses (as)
This section contains the results of various calculations performed on Surahs in which numerical terms appear. The same numbers obtained as a result of different calculations in the relevant Surah are also extremely fascinating.
Surah al-Baqarah, 51Twelve (12) Fountains Springing From Stone
◉ Number of words in the verse until the expression "ithnata ashrata" meaning "twelve" is 12.
Surah al-Baqarah, 60Help From Three Thousand (3,000) Angels
◉ The abjad value of the term "thalathati alafin mina almala-ikati," meaning "three thousand angels," is 3,000. (By major abjad calculation)
Surah Al ‘Imran, 124Help From Five Thousand (5,000) Angels
◉ The abjad value of the letters up to the first letter of the term "almala-ikati," meaning "angels," is 5,000. (By minor abjad calculation)
Surah Al ‘Imran, 125The Sending of Twelve (12) Leaders
◉ Number of letters up to the term "ithnay AAashara naqeeban," meaning "twelve leaders:" 12.
Surah al-Ma’idah, 12Thirty (30) Nights and Ten (10) Nights Being Set Aside For the Prophet Moses (as)
◉ Number of syllables from "thalatheena laylatan," meaning 30 nights," to the end of the clause: 30.
Surah al-A‘raf, 142Twelve (12) Tribes and Twelve (12) Fountains Flowing From the Rock
◉ The letters in the term "ithnatay AAashrata" (twelve) appear 12 times up to "isnetey ashrate."
Surah al-A‘raf, 160That The Number of Months in the Sight of Allah Is Twelve (12)
◉ There are 12 dotted letters from the term "ithna AAashara" (twelve) to the end of the clause.
Surah at-Tawbah, 36Asking for Forgiveness Seventy (70) Times
◉ Total number of letters from the term "sabAAeena marratan " (seventy times) to the end of the verse: 70.
Surah at-Tawbah, 80The Number of the Years and the Reckoning Thereof
A month in the Islamic calendar can only have 29 or 30 days. (There is no other possibility.)
Surah Yunus, 5Their Inability to Produce Ten (10) Such Surahs
◉ Number of syllables in the verse up to the expression "biAAashri suwarin mithlihi muftarayatin," meaning "then produce ten invented suras like this:" 10.
Surah Hud, 13The Prophet Joseph's (as) Dream and Eleven (11) Stars
◉ There are 11 letters in the term "ahada AAashara kawkaban," meaning "eleven stars."
Surah Yusuf, 4The Number of the Human Chromosome
There are some 100 trillion cells in the body of a human adult. The cells all possess the same genetic structure. That genetic structure is also present in the chromosomes in the cell nucleus.
Surah an-Nahl, 4The Angles in Honeycombs
Working as a team, honey bees build hexagonal cells in their hives and fill the cells with honey under the leadership of the Queen Bee.
Surah an-Nahl, 68The Companions of the Cave and How They Spent Three Hundred and Nine (309) Years in the Cave
◉ The abjad values of "as-haba alkahfi," meaning "The Companions of the Cave," is 238. (By minor abjad calculation)
Surah al-Kahf, 9The Nine (9) Miracles of the Prophet Moses (as)
◉ Number of syllables from the term "tisAAi ayatin," meaning "nine Signs," to the end of the clause: 9.
Surah an-Naml, 12A Group of Nine (9) in the City
◉ The letters in the term "tisAAatu rahtin," meaning "nine men," appear 9 times between the expression and the end of the verse.
Surah an-Naml, 48The Matter of Theninety Nine (99) Ewes
◉ The subject of the 99 ewes begins at verse 21. There are 99 syllables from the beginning of the reference to the Prophet David (as) – from verse 17, to verse 21.
Surah Sad, 23The Seven (7) Heavens
◉ The variety of letters used in the term "sabAAa samawatin," meaning "seven heavens," is 7.
Surah al-Mulk, 3Swearing by the Ten (10) Nights
◉ The letters in the term "layalin AAashrin," meaning "ten nights" appear 10 times in the Surah up to this term.
Surah al-Fajr, 1-2