It is He who created for you all that is in the earth, and then it is leveled up to the heavens, so that they are seven heavens, and He is Knowing of all things.
He it is Who created for you all that is in the earth, and then He was leveled up to the sky, so that it is seven heavens, and He is Knowing of everything.
This verse refers to the creation of the earth first and then the sky, which is consistent with modern scientific theories that say that the earth was formed before the earth's sky, the atmosphere, as we know it today. The reference to "seven heavens" is interpreted as the layers of the atmosphere and not the levels of the vast universe, because the Quran says: "Did you not see how God created seven heavens and made the moon a new light in them, the atmosphere, which he did not discover?
The seven heavens mentioned in the Qur'an are the atmosphere.
Have you not seen how God created the seven heavens and made the moon in them a light and the sun in them a lamp?
https://www.space.com/earth-atmosphere-extends-beyond...
https://www.futura-sciences.com/.../lune-surprise.../
The presence of hydrogen (geocorona), the component of the atmosphere that extends beyond the moon. This scientific discovery is very important and provokes a discussion about the interpretation of the "seven heavens" in the Quran, especially in light of the verse: "And make the moon in them a light" (Noah: 16).
Hydrogen (geocorona) and atmospheric extension:
1. What is hydrogen (geocorona)?
Geocorona is a region of neutral hydrogen that surrounds the Earth and extends far into space, beyond the orbit of the Moon (about 384,400 kilometers from Earth).
This extension has been detected by satellites and space telescopes, such as the European Space Agency’s SOHO mission and NASA.
2. Significance of Scientific Discovery:
This discovery shows that the Earth's atmosphere is not confined to a narrow area, but has an impact that extends into outer space.
The Moon, which orbits the Earth, falls within this stretch, meaning that the Moon is located in an area that can be considered part of the "sky" or extended atmosphere.
The Seven Heavens:
1. Generous verse:
Allah says: “Have you not seen how Allah created seven heavens and made the moon in them a light and made the sun a lamp?”
The use of the word "Fehne" indicates that the moon is within these heavens.
2. Interpretation of Seven Heavens:
Seven Heavens can be interpreted to include:
Known atmosphere layers (e.g. troposphere, ozone, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, moon layer).
Near-Earth space, including the geocorona region that extends beyond the Moon.
Scientific Miracles in the Qur'an:
1. Compatibility of the Quran with modern science:
The Qur'an states that the Moon is "in" (i.e. within the seven heavens), and this corresponds to the scientific discovery that the Moon lies within the extension of the Earth's atmosphere (geocorona).
The use of the word “Fehne” accurately indicates that the moon is not outside the heavens, but is part of them.
This discovery was unknown before the 20th century, demonstrating a scientific miracle in the Qur'an.
From the book: The Scientific Interpretation and Scientific Miracle of Dr. Mohamed Bourbab
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Source: Posted on Dr. Mohamed Bourbab's Facebook page on 2025-04-09
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