Discovering the Quran

An example is our solar system in which the planet earth is located. The solar system is in turn part of the Milky Way galaxy. However, our solar system is not right at the centre of the galaxy, rather it is located on one of the edges of its spiral arm. Being in the outskirts of the galaxy, we can live safely from the hectic activities at the centre, which is a very dangerous place. Due to this location of our solar system in the Milky Way, we were able to survive to build an entire civilization on earth. Moreover, in the solar system, the earth’s location with respect to the sun is at a place which is neither too hot nor too cold. This is the most appropriate habitable zone, because it allows for liquid water on the surface of our rocky planet. Water is a property essential for the beginning of life, as it is important to have some sort of solvent which allows molecules to come into contact to form long chains necessary for life. The above two examples illustrate the wise planning at work in the universe. This reality had been indicated in the Quran. However, modern research into the universe has helped in bringing forth the hidden meaning behind those verses of the Quran which point to the Creator’s intelligent planning for our world. Thus, modern scientific findings provide further insight and detail about Quranic references on nature. These discoveries and the knowledge obtained through them help us reach an understanding that the universe has been created by a higher being, who is called ‘God’ in religion. Control Over the Universe