Scientific Facts in the Holy Quran

The most important thing to remember is that the conception of knowledge in Islam is the Guiding Light separating right from wrong. Therefore, in the same way the sun brings light to our eyes to see the world around us, knowledge is the source of guidance to see the signs of Allah (SWT) around us.

“We will show them Our signs in the universe and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Quran) is the truth” (Quran; 41:53).

Based on this Quranic verse, Allah (SWT) exhorts Muslims to observe and study the universe in order to find some of His signs. For that reason, many verses of the Noble Quran invite Muslims to study nature and seek knowledge, and this has been interpreted to mean encouragement for scientific inquiry.

These are just some of the many scientific facts found in the Quran: