Allah's Miracles in the Qur'an

185 Pages·2008·1.06 MB·English

Allah's Miracles
in the Qur'an
Truly it (the Qur'an) is revelation sent
down by the Lord of all the worlds.
(Qur'an, 26:192)
Harun Yahya
ISBN
June 2005
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Translated by Carl Rossini
Edited by David Livingstone, Qaiser M. Talib, Jay Willoughby
Abbreviations used:
(saas - sall-Allahu 'alyahi wa sallam): May Allah bless him and grant him peace
(following a reference to Prophet Muhammad)
(as - 'alayhi's-salam): Peace be upon him (following a reference to the prophets)
All translations from the Qur'an are from
The Noble Qur'an: a New Rendering of its Meaning in English
by Hajj Abdalhaqq an Aisha Bewley,
published by Bookwork, Norwich, UK. 1420 CE/1999 AH
PREFACE
BOOK ONE:
Allah's Scientific Miracles in the Qur'an
The Formation of the Universe
The Expanding Universe
The End of the Universe and the Big Crunch
Creation from Hot Smoke
The Separation of the Heavens and the Earth
The Creation of What Lies between the Heavens and the Earth
The Perfect Equilibrium in the Universe
The Fine Tuning in the Universe
The Structural Differences between the Sun, the Moon and the Stars
Orbits and the Rotating Universe
The Sun's Trajectory
The Moon's Orbit
Calculating the Lunar Year
The Force of Gravity and Orbital Movements
The Spherical Earth
The Earth's Direction of Rotation
The Earth's Geoid Shape
The Diameters of the Earth and Space
Atmospheric Layers
The Well-Guarded Sky
The Sky Made a Dome
The Sky that Returns
The Layers of the Earth
The Earth Disgorges Its Charges
Mountains' Role
The Moving Mountains
Different Points in the Rising and Setting of the Sun
Land Loss at the Extremities
The Splitting Earth
The Miraculous Iron
The Formation of Petrol
The Relativity of Time
Creation in Six Days
The Truth of Destiny
Duality in Creation
Sub-Atomic Particles
Black Holes
Pulsars: Pulsating Stars
The Star Sirius
Light and Dark
Combustion without Fire
The Weight of Clouds
Rain in Measured Amounts
How Rain Forms
The Quivering and Swelling of the Earth
Rains which Bring a Dead Land Back to Life
The Formation of Hail, Thunder and Lightning
Winds that Fecundate
The Stages of Wind Formation
How the Process of Photosynthesis Begins in the Morning
The Separate Seas
The Dark Depths of the Seas and Internal Waves
The Region Responsible for Our Movements
Hearts Find Peace in the Remembrance of Allah
Forgiveness According to the Morals of Islam and Its
Benefits on Health
How Prayer Accelerates the Treatment of the Sick
Stress and Depression: The Results of Not Abiding by the Religion
A Human Being's Creation
The Creation of Human Beings from Water
Creation from Clay
The Programming in Genes
The Menstrual Period
Pregnancy and Birth
The Sequence in Development of Human Organs
The Formation of Milk
The Miraculous Mixture: A Mother's Milk
The Identity Hidden in the Fingerprint
The Female Honey Bee
The Miracle of Honey
The Date and Its Uses as Described in the Qur'an
The Fig: A Fruit whose Perfection Has Only Recently Been Revealed
Fish: A Valuable Source of Nutrition
Pork and Its Harmful Effects on Health
The Olive: A Health-Giving Plant
Coronary By-Pass Surgery
Health Benefits of Movement, Washing and Drinking Water
The Existence of Microscopic Life
The Existence of Animal Societies
Biomimetics: Drawing Inspiration from the Design in Living Things
Locusts Moving in Swarms
Ant Communication
The Food Cycle
The Ears Are Active During Sleep
The Importance of Movement in Sleep
Reduced Movement at Night
Chest Contraction with Increasing Height
BOOK TWO:
Predictions in the Qur'an
Introduction
Byzantine Empire's Victory
The Preservation of Pharaoh's Body
The Conquest of Makkah
The Tribe of Israel Will Become Very Haughty
The Exploration of Space
The Voyage to the Moon
Modern Means of Transport
Plane Technology
Image Transmission
Smell Transference
The Use of Electricity
Artesian Wells
The Army-Ant in Technology
Atomic Energy and Fission
BOOK THREE:
The Historical Facts Recorded in the Qur'an
"Haman" and Ancient Egypt Monuments
Prophet Musa (as) and Sea's Splitting in Two
The Troubles which Afflicted Pharaoh and Those around Him
The Word "Pharaoh" in the Qur'an
The Prophet Musa (as) Referred to as a Magician
Nuh's Flood
The City of Iram
The Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah
The People of Saba and the Arim Flood
The People of Al-Hijr
BOOK FOUR:
Allah's Mathematical Miracles in the Qur'an
Word Repetitions in the Qur'an
Numerological Calculations (Abjad) in the Qur'an
The Miracle of 19 in the Qur'an
BOOK FIVE:
The Perfection of the Qur'an from the Literary Aspect
The Inimitability of the Qur'an
Comments about the Qur'an from Various Scholars
CONCLUSION:
The Qur'an Is Allah's Revelation
APPENDIX:
The Deception of Evolution
TO THE READER
A special chapter is assigned to the collapse of the theory of evolution because this theory
constitutes the basis of all anti-spiritual philosophies. Since Darwinism rejects the fact of creation-and
therefore, Allah's existence-over the last 140 years it has caused many people to abandon their faith or
fall into doubt. It is therefore an imperative service, a very important duty to show everyone that this
theory is a deception. Since some readers may find the chance to read only one of our books, we think it
appropriate to devote a chapter to summarize this subject.
All the author's books explain faith-related issues in light of Qur'anic verses, and invite readers to
learn Allah's words and to live by them. All the subjects concerning Allah's verses are explained so as to
leave no doubt or room for questions in the reader's mind. The books' sincere, plain, and fluent style
ensures that everyone of every age and from every social group can easily understand them. Thanks to
their effective, lucid narrative, they can be read at one sitting. Even those who rigorously reject
spirituality are influenced by the facts these books document and cannot refute the truthfulness of their
contents.
This and all the other books by the author can be read individually, or discussed in a group.
Readers eager to profit from the books will find discussion very useful, letting them relate their
reflections and experiences to one another.
In addition, it will be a great service to Islam to contribute to the publication and reading of these
books, written solely for the pleasure of Allah. The author's books are all extremely convincing. For this
reason, to communicate true religion to others, one of the most effective methods is encouraging them
to read these books.
We hope the reader will look through the reviews of his other books at the back of this book. His
rich source material on faith-related issues is very useful, and a pleasure to read.
In these books, unlike some other books, you will not find the author's personal views,
explanations based on dubious sources, styles that are unobservant of the respect and reverence due to
sacred subjects, nor hopeless, pessimistic arguments that create doubts in the mind and deviations in the
heart.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Now writing under the pen-name of HARUN YAHYA, he was born in Ankara in 1956. Having
completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara, he studied arts at Istanbul's Mimar Sinan
University and philosophy at Istanbul University. Since the 1980s, he has published many books on
political, scientific, and faith-related issues. Harun Yahya is well-known as the author of important
works disclosing the imposture of evolutionists, their invalid claims, and the dark liaisons between
Darwinism and such bloody ideologies as fascism and communism.
His pen-name is a composite of the names Harun (Aaron) and Yahya (John), in memory of the
two esteemed Prophets who fought against their people's lack of faith. The Prophet's seal on his books'
covers is symbolic and is linked to their contents. It represents the Qur'an (the Final Scripture) and
Prophet Muhammad (saas), last of the prophets. Under the guidance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah
(teachings of the Prophet [saas]), the author makes it his purpose to disprove each fundamental tenet of
godless ideologies and to have the "last word," so as to completely silence the objections raised against
religion. He uses the seal of the final Prophet (saas), who attained ultimate wisdom and moral
perfection, as a sign of his intention to offer the last word.
All of Harun Yahya's works share one single goal: to convey the Qur'an's message, encourage
readers to consider basic faith-related issues such as Allah's existence and unity and the Hereafter; and
to expose godless systems' feeble foundations and perverted ideologies.
Harun Yahya enjoys a wide readership in many countries, from India to America, England to
Indonesia, Poland to Bosnia, and Spain to Brazil. Some of his books are available in English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Urdu, Arabic, Albanian, Russian, Serbo-Croat (Bosnian), Polish,
Malay, Uygur Turkish, and Indonesian.
Greatly appreciated all around the world, these works have been instrumental in many people
recovering faith in Allah and gaining deeper insights into their faith. His books' wisdom and sincerity,
together with a distinct style that's easy to understand, directly affect anyone who reads them. Those
who seriously consider these books, can no longer advocate atheism or any other perverted ideology or
materialistic philosophy, since these books are characterized by rapid effectiveness, definite results, and
irrefutability. Even if they continue to do so, it will be only a sentimental insistence, since these books
refute such ideologies from their very foundations. All contemporary movements of denial are now
ideologically defeated, thanks to the books written by Harun Yahya.
This is no doubt a result of the Qur'an's wisdom and lucidity. The author modestly intends to
serve as a means in humanity's search for Allah's right path. No material gain is sought in the
publication of these works.
Those who encourage others to read these books, to open their minds and hearts and guide them
to become more devoted servants of Allah, render an invaluable service.
Meanwhile, it would only be a waste of time and energy to propagate other books that create
confusion in people's minds, lead them into ideological chaos, and that clearly have no strong and
precise effects in removing the doubts in people's hearts, as also verified from previous experience. It is
impossible for books devised to emphasize the author's literary power rather than the noble goal of
saving people from loss of faith, to have such a great effect. Those who doubt this can readily see that
the sole aim of Harun Yahya's books is to overcome disbelief and to disseminate the Qur'an's moral
values. The success and impact of this service are manifested in the readers' conviction.
One point should be kept in mind: The main reason for the continuing cruelty, conflict, and other
ordeals endured by the vast majority of people is the ideological prevalence of disbelief. This can be
ended only with the ideological defeat of disbelief and by conveying the wonders of creation and
Qur'anic morality so that people can live by it. Considering the state of the world today, leading into a
downward spiral of violence, corruption and conflict, clearly this service must be provided speedily and
effectively, or it may be too late.
In this effort, the books of Harun Yahya assume a leading role. By the will of Allah, these books
will be a means through which people in the twenty-first century will attain the peace, justice, and
happiness promised in the Qur'an.
PREFACE
Fourteen centuries ago, Allah sent down the Qur'an. This book of guidance and wisdom
calls man to the truth and instructs all human beings to adhere to the values which this mighty
revelation contains. From the day of its revelation to the Day of Judgement, this last divine book
will remain as the sole guide for humanity. The book of Allah states, "But it is nothing less than a
Reminder to all the worlds." (Qur'an, 68:52)
Ever since the Qur'an was revealed, it has possessed an easily understandable language and
tone, accessible to all people and in all times. Allah tells us of this style in the Qur'an: "We have
made the Qur'an easy to remember..." (Qur'an, 54:22)
The perfection of the literary language of the Qur'an, the incomparable features of its style and
the superior wisdom contained within it are some of the definitive proofs that it represents the word of
our Lord.
In addition, the Qur'an contains within its words many miracles which prove it to be Allah's
word. One of these attributes is the remarkable number of scientific truths which are contained in the
Book of Islam. In this book which was revealed over fourteen centuries ago to the Prophet Muhammad
(saas), there are innumerable examples of information humanity have only been able to uncover by the
technology of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Of course, we should not view the Qur'an as a book of science for it is primarily a book of moral
and spiritual guidance. However, many scientific facts that are expressed in an extremely concise and
profound manner, within the verses of the Qur'an, have only been discovered by scientists with the aid
of the technological advancement of the 20th and 21st centuries. Quite simply, these facts which we
now point out to the reader could not have been known at the time of the Qur'an's revelation, and this is
still more proof that the Qur'an is the word of Allah.
In order to understand the scientific miracles contained in the Qur'an, we must first look at the
level of scientific knowledge which existed at the time when this holy book was revealed. When one
understands the context in which the Qur'an was revealed, one can understand more clearly how
extraordinary the book of Islam actually is.
In the 7th century, when these sacred verses were sent down, Arab society was awash with many
superstitious and groundless notions. Lacking the technology to examine the universe and nature, these
early Arabs believed in uncorroborated tales inherited from past generations and did not question them.
For example, they supposed that mountains supported the sky above. They believed that the Earth
was flat and that mountains acted as pillars that kept the vault of heaven high above us.
Into this atmosphere of legend and myth, the Qur'an came down. It replaced ignorance
with knowledge and illogical conjecture with guidance and certainty. One verse of the Qur'an
states, "Allah is He Who raised up the heavens without any support..." (Qur'an, 13:2)