Absolute Justice, Kindness and Kinship — Page 40
39 3 The Ecosystem Balance between Earth and the Heavenly Bodies The function of the atmospheric phenomena operative between the earth and the heavenly bodies is amazing. One is astonished to notice the complex scientific observations found in the Holy Quran, revealed to Prophet Muhammad sa over fourteen hundred years ago. Today’s scientists have spared no effort to discover the mysteries of the universe, yet the Holy Quran is far ahead of them in the grasp and profound understanding of the laws of nature and its workings. The fruits that their efforts have borne are praiseworthy indeed, but they have their limitations. The Earth’s Atmosphere The Holy Quran dictates: So He completed them into seven heavens in two days, and He revealed to each heaven its function. And We adorned the lowest heaven with lamps for light and for protection. That is the decree of the Mighty, the All-Knowing. (S u rah Ha M i m al-Sajdah; Ch. 41: V. 13)