Explore the fundamental building blocks of matter: atoms, electrons, protons, and neutrons, and their Quranic parallels.
The concept of the atom (dharrah in Arabic) is mentioned in the Quran, often to emphasize Allah's knowledge of even the smallest things. Modern science has unveiled the intricate structure of the atom, consisting of a nucleus with protons and neutrons, and electrons orbiting this nucleus.
Components of an Atom
- Protons: Positively charged particles found in the nucleus.
- Neutrons: Neutral particles found in the nucleus.
- Electrons: Negatively charged particles orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels or shells.
Quranic Connection
وَمَا يَعْزُبُ عَنْ رَبِّكَ مِنْ مِثْقَالِ ذَرَّةٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَلَا أَصْغَرَ مِنْ ذَٰلِكَ وَلَا أَكْبَرَ إِلَّا فِي كِتَابٍ مُبِينٍ
"And not absent from your Lord is any particle's weight within the earth or within the heaven or anything smaller than that or greater but that it is in a clear register." (Quran 10:61)
This verse highlights the omniscience of Allah, extending to the smallest particles, which can be understood in the context of atoms and their subatomic components. The order and precision within atomic structures also reflect divine mastery.
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