Scientists’ Comments on the Scientific Miracles in the Holy Qur’an
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Scientists’ Comments on the Scientific Miracles in the Holy Qur’an
Introduction
The Qur’an, revealed over 1,400 years ago to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is primarily a book of spiritual guidance. However, it also contains numerous verses describing natural phenomena, the human body, and the universe. Many of these descriptions, when studied today, align with modern scientific discoveries that were unknown at the time of revelation. This has led several scientists, both Muslim and non-Muslim, to comment on what they regard as “scientific miracles” in the Qur’an.
What Are Scientific Miracles?
A scientific miracle in the Qur’an refers to information about the natural world that:
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Was unknown at the time of revelation.
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Has been confirmed by modern scientific research.
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Matches precisely with facts discovered centuries later.
These are not coincidences; they point to the Qur’an’s divine origin, since such accurate details could not have been known to any human being in the 7th century.
Notable Examples in the Qur’an
Some well-known scientific topics in the Qur’an include:
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Human embryonic development (Surah Al-Mu’minun 23:12–14)
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The expanding universe (Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:47)
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The protective layers of the atmosphere (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:32)
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The barrier between seas (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:19–20)
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The water cycle (Surah Az-Zumar 39:21)
Scientists’ Comments
Many scientists who studied the Qur’anic verses were surprised at their accuracy. Here are a few notable remarks:
1. Dr. Keith L. Moore – Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Toronto
“It is clear to me that these statements must have come to Muhammad from God, because almost all of this knowledge was not discovered until many centuries later. This proves to me that Muhammad must have been a messenger of God.”
Dr. Moore was amazed at the Qur’an’s detailed description of embryonic development, which corresponds exactly with modern embryology.
2. Prof. Alfred Kroner – World-renowned geologist, University of Mainz, Germany
“Thinking about the origin of the Earth and the universe, I find it difficult to imagine that this knowledge was known at that time without divine inspiration.”
He referred to the Qur’anic descriptions of the heavens and the Earth being joined together before being separated (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:30) — an idea similar to the Big Bang theory.
3. Dr. Joe Leigh Simpson – Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, USA
“It is a pleasure to find statements in the Qur’an that are confirmed by modern scientific knowledge. I have no difficulty in my mind reconciling that this is a divine inspiration.”
His focus was on reproduction, genetics, and the Qur’an’s mention of hereditary traits.
4. Dr. William W. Hay – Professor of Oceanography, University of Colorado, USA
“Modern science has only recently discovered that there is a barrier between two seas. The Qur’an described this 1,400 years ago.”
He studied the Qur’anic reference to the separation between saltwater and freshwater, which modern oceanography now confirms.
5. Dr. Tejatat Tejasen – Chairman, Department of Anatomy, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
“During the last three years, I have tried to find the relationship between modern scientific facts and the Qur’an. It is clear to me that everything mentioned in the Qur’an must have come from God.”
Conclusion
The remarks of these and many other scientists highlight an important point: the Qur’an contains knowledge far beyond the human understanding of the 7th century. While the Qur’an is not a science textbook, its accurate descriptions of natural phenomena strengthen the belief that it is truly the word of Allah. For believers, these scientific insights are further proof of its divine origin, and for seekers of truth, they serve as an invitation to study and reflect.
“We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth. But is it not sufficient concerning your Lord that He is a Witness over all things?”
(Surah Fussilat 41:53)
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