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"It (this Qur'ân) is only a Reminder for all the 'Alamîn (mankind and
jinns).
(Qur'aan 38:87)
"And you shall certainly know the truth of it after a while."
(Qur'aan 38:88)
Thus, the Qur'aan is a reminder for all of mankind until the
Last
Hour. It contains information that man discovers in due time.
Because this Qur'aan was revealed from Allah's knowledge and
every
single verse in it was revealed with Allah's knowledge, as He
Himself said.
Professor Armstrong works at NASA, otherwise known as the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, where he is a
well-
known scientist there. We met with him and asked a number of
questions about Qur'anic verses dealing with the expertise in
Astronomy. We asked him about Iron and how it was formed. He
explained how all the elements in the earth were formed. He
stated that the scientists have come only recently to
discover the
relevant facts about that formation process. He said that the
energy
of the early solar system was not sufficient to produce
elemental
Iron.
In calculating the energy required to form one atom of iron,
it was found to be about four times as much as the energy of
the
entire solar system. In other words, the entire energy of the
earth
or the moon or the planet Mars or any other planet is not
sufficient
to form one new atom of iron, even the energy of the entire
solar
system is not sufficient for that. That is why Professor
Armstrong said that the scientists believe that iron is an
extraterrestrial that was sent to earth and not formed
therein.
We read to him the Qur'anic verse saying:
Indeed We have sent Our Messengers with clear proofs, and revealed with them
the Scripture and the Balance (justice) that mankind may keep up justice.
And We have sent down (brought forth) iron wherein
is mighty power i.e. strength, as well as many benefits for mankind,
that Allâh may test who it is that will help Him (His religion), and
His Messengers in the unseen. Verily, Allâh is All-Strong, All-Mighty.
(Qur'aan 57-25).
Then we asked him about the sky and whether it had any gaps
or rifts
in it. He disproved this and replied that what we are talking
about
is a branch of Astronomy called the "Integrated Cosmos" which
we
scientists have only come to know recently. For example, if
you have
a body in outer space which travels a certain distance in any
direction and then travel the same distance in a different
direction, you will find that the mass weight is the same in
all
directions. Because this body has its own equilibrium, the
pressures
from all directions are the same. Without this equilibrium,
the
whole universe would collapse. I recalled Allah's verse in
the
Qur'aan:
Have they not looked at the heaven above them, how We
have made it and adorned it, and there are no rifts in it?
(Qur'aan 50:6).
Then we talked to Professor Armstrong about the attempts of
scientists to reach the edge of the universe, and we asked
him
whether they were successful in this. He replied that they
are
fighting an uphill battle to the edge of the universe, we
construct
more powerful equipment to observe the universe only to
discover
that the new stars we see are still within our galaxy and
that we have not yet reached the edge of the universe. He is
aware
of the Qur'aanic verse which says:
And indeed We have adorned the nearest heaven with lamps, and We
have made such lamps (as) missiles to drive away the Shayâtin
(devils), and have prepared for them the torment of the blazing Fire.
(Qur'aan 67:5).
Indeed, all these stars are adornments for the lowest heaven.
He
says that scientists have not reached the end of the
universe.
Professor Armstrong added that because of this, they are
thinking of
stationing more telescopes in outer space so that their
observations
will not be obstructed by dust and other atmospheric
impediments.
Vision telescopes using light are unable to travel long
distances,
so we replaced them with radio operated ones enabling us to
see
further, but we nevertheless are still within the boundaries.
I
mentioned to him this verse: 
Who has created the seven heavens one above another, you can see no
fault in the creations of the Most Beneficent. Then look again: "Can you see
any rifts?"
(Qur'aan 67:3)
Then look again and yet again, your sight will return
to you in a state of humiliation and worn out.
(Qur'aan 67:4)
Each time Professor Armstrong told us some scientific fact,
we
mentioned to him the relevant verse which he agreed with.
Then
said to him: `You have seen and discovered for yourself the
true
nature of modern Astronomy by means of modern equipment,
rockets,
and space ships, developed by man. You have also seen how the
same
facts were mentioned by the Qur'aan 14 centuries ago, so what
is
your opinion about these?
He replied: That is a difficult question which I have been
thinking
about since our discussions here. I am impressed that how
remarkably some of the ancient writings seem to correspond to
modern and recent Astronomy.
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