Scientific Facts in the Quran  

For most people the scientific facts found in the Quran are sufficient proof that it cannot be from any other than God. No human author could have known this information which has been confirmed in recent history. In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of day and night, there are signs for those who possess intelligence; those commemorate God.’ ( sura 3.190-191. Clearly those who seek knowledge can see that God’s evidence can be found in the expanse of his universe.

These pages highlight just some of the facts from the Quran. Other scientific information concerning the creations, of the universe, the solar system, evolution, interstellar material, physical creation of the human being: reproduction, the animal and the vegetable kingdom, the earth’s relief and seas is discussed in detail by Maurice Bucaille in his book ‘ The Bible, Quran and Science.

The BIG BANG Theory confirmed
‘Do the believers not realize that the heavens and earth used to be one entity; then we parted them? And made water requisite for every living organism. Therefore, would they not then believe.’ Sura 21.30
 

Fingerprints
are commonly used to identify people. This unique human feature is highlighted by God.

‘Does the human being think that we cannot recollect his bones? We can even reconstruct the tip of his finger.’
Sura 75. 4-5
 

THE UNIVERSE is always INCREASING
‘We constructed the heaven and keep expanding it.’
Sura 51.47

In the beginning the universe was gaseous;
‘Then He returned to the sky while it was still gas…’
sura 41.11

The expression ‘by the light of the moon’ is familiar but the moon is not a source of light but only reflection. It is the sun, which is the origin of this light:
 

‘Most exalted is the one who placed constellations in the sky, as well as lamp a lighted moon.’
Sura 25.61 & 10.5 & 71.16
 

The proportion of oxygen decreases in high altitudes. Climbers know this and people who live high in the mountains have developed chests and lungs to cope with this:

‘When god guides someone, He opens his heart to peace and when he sends someone astray He makes his chest straightened like the one who climbs towards the sky. God thus afflicts with un-holiness those who do not believe.’
Sura 6.125