The Scientific and Rhetorical Interpretation of God’s Words

The scientific and scientific explanation of God’s Word: And the Ark which runs in the sea, by that which benefits mankind. This verse represents a wonderful example of the scientific and demonstrative miracle in the Holy Quran, where accurate scientific truth is presented in eloquent and comprehensive language, transcending the boundaries of time and space. First: Scientific miracle in verse 1. Reference to the law of buoyancy (Archimedes rule): The verse describes ships (an ark) as "running in the sea" rather than "on it", an accurate expression reflecting a physical fact that a ship is partially submerged in water, and operates within the buoyancy principle. The law of buoyancy: states that "the force exerted by the liquid to push the submerged body upward is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by that body." The ship, despite its large size and weight, displaces an amount of water equal to its entire weight, creating a driving force (lifting force) that prevents it from sinking and makes it run in dynamic equilibrium. Previous to the Scientific Qur'an: The Greek scholar Archimedes formulated this law in the 3rd century BC, but its practical application in the construction of large ships capable of sailing steadily developed significantly after the Qur'an descending centuries. The Qur'an's reference to this phenomenon in a desert environment used to know primitive ships confirms its divine source. 2. Accuracy of the term "running" and dynamics of movement: The Qur'an does not say "walk", "prove", or "float". Liquidity and flow: A description that is entirely consistent with the laws of fluid dynamics in modern physics, which studies the movement of solid objects in liquids and gases, where the movement is fluid and dynamic rather than purely solid or mechanical. Continuity and Speed: Running benefits the continuity of motion and its relative speed, which applies to the movement of ships by the forces of propulsion, wind and water currents. 3. Scientific comprehensiveness of the concept (contemporary expansion): Submarines: The verse applies not only to ships above the surface of the water, but also to submarines that "run" within the depths of the sea, where they are subject to the same law of buoyancy but in a controlled manner. Spaceships: The meaning extends to "spaceships" that run in what could be euphemistically called the vast "sea of the universe", using the laws of propulsion and gravity to navigate between planets and stars. Movement in space is also fluid and dynamic. Second: Graphic and Linguistic Miracles 1. The miraculous choice of the word “flows”: The word "running" is most graphically appropriate to describe the movement of ships, as opposed to words such as "walking" or "moving" which are less accurate and expressive. * Linguistically: "Running" in Arabic is used for fast and fluid movement in water or in a context that requires propulsion and continuity. While "walking" is often used for walking on land, "moving" is a generic term that does not give a sense of flow or rush. * Scientifically: The ship does not move on its own, but runs with water and wind, it is connected to the flow of fluid around it. The word "running" maintains this precise physical meaning, as the ship's motion is not entirely subjective, but is linked to an external thrust (water current, wind, engine thrust). * Rhetorically: The word “running” suggests a flow, smoothness and uninterrupted continuation. The word also has a soundtrack that fits with the image of the ship at sea. “And the Ark that runs in the sea is of benefit to the people.” The rune is the most accurate and comprehensive pronoun, expressing the realist movement, and combining scientific precision with graphical splendour. 2. Depth in Traction Character: This enhances scientific precision, as part of a ship's body is submerged in water, and this term includes submarines that are fully operational in the deep sea. 3. Linking between means and purpose: For the benefit of people : The Qur’an links the technical phenomenon (ships) to the noble human purpose (utility). These ships move people, facilitate trade and draw closer to the distant, which is a divine blessing. It includes material (trade, travel) and moral (communicating between peoples, seeking sustenance, learning). While material science may suffice to explain abstract physical law, the Qur’an always associates it with value, purpose, and wisdom. 4. General and Summary: The verse is brief and comprehensive, did not specify the type of sea (salt water or fresh), nor the type of ship, nor its time, which opens the door to apply the meaning to everything that penetrates a liquid medium or gas for the purpose of benefit, from the oldest boats to the latest missiles. Conclusion: The essence of the miracle combines this great verse in a brief summary between: Precise scientific truth (law of buoyancy and dynamics of motion). The intuitive graphic image (the power of the expression of the word "running"). The human and moral dimension (the purpose of benefit to humanity). Precedent in time, referring to laws discovered only centuries later. All of this proves that the Qur’an is the Word of God, the All-Knowing. It is a timeless miracle that manifests its truths for every age. the Book of Scientific Interpretation and Scientific Miracles of the Holy Quran Mohamed Bourbab — Source: Posted on Dr. Mohammed Bourbab's Facebook page on 2025-08-26 https://www.facebook.com/bourbab.m/posts/pfbid02xyfUac2dhTbV4eJ56BiL4couutxSJ3H8uGH5nWVDCSq63dv1Ps6KUqjENmj1Sptnl