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Faith and Science
Unveiling Cosmic Secrets
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I swear by the positions of the stars—
And indeed, it is a mighty oath if you only knew."
Astronomers tell us that some stars are hundreds of millions of light-years away.
Light traveling at 186,000 miles per second would take hundreds of millions of years to reach us.
This immense scale invites us to ponder our place in creation.
Modern science reveals that the deeper we look into space with our telescopes, the more densely packed with light it becomes.
In theory, all you should see is light when you look at the sky.
This brings usto this passage from the Qur'an:
"By the sky and the night comer—
And what can make you know what is the night comer?
It is the piercing star."
(Qur'an 86:1-3)
In Arabic, the term for "night comer" is At-Tariq, which traditionally refers to someone who arrives late at night, often after traveling a long distance, knocking on our door.
Remember, The Qur'an chooses each word with precision and deep intent.
Here, it uses a familiar scenario we have all experienced to describe a cosmic event.
The term "Al-Najm Al-Thāqib"—"the piercing star"—suggests that the star's light is actively going through something to reach us.
Scientists recently realized that if the universe followed what we consider "normal" physics, the night sky would be completely lit up due to the countless stars emitting light in all directions.
This paradox led them to propose concepts like dark matter and energy—mysterious forces preventing much of the stars’ light from reaching us.
Considering that 1,400 years ago, people had no understanding of the true nature of stars—their composition, immense distances, or the obstacles their light faces—this specific description in the Qur'an is remarkably deep.
Realize that the Qur'an is a treasure trove of infinite truths and secrets awaiting those who are willing to read it deeply.
As we immerse ourselves in its teachings, we see that it reveals layers of meaning that continually inspire and guide us.
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Reflection:
Tonight, take a moment to look up at the sky. Consider the stars that pierce through the darkness and the vast distances their light has traveled to reach you. Let this contemplation deepen your appreciation for the Creator's magnificence.
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🕯️ Inspiration:
🤲 Make Du’a for Hanif🤲
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Ya Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate, please reunite Hanid with his beloved brothers who were taken away from him in Kenya.
They are cherished and beautiful souls, Ya Allah. Bring them back to us with Your mercy and wisdom, and grant them the joy of being together again.
Ameen.🤲🏽
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Day 419
🇵🇸 48 Palestinians killed in Gaza in 24 hrs
🇱🇧 Israel violated ceasefire “several times” since Wednesday; and renewed curfew on south Lebanon prohibiting movement, opening fire at people returning + banned residents from returning to 62 villages incl. 20 villages that were never invaded
🇵🇸 Ongoing 44-day north Gaza siege: Widespread destruction making areas unrecognizable as IOF continue targeting homes killing 5+ people in 3 attacks. Many days w/ no food, living off little water & dates as famine likely
🏥 WHO: 17 patients medically evacuated from Gaza to Jordan
🗳️ Israeli parliament advanced bill that makes it easier to disqualify Palestinians w/ Israeli citizenship from local gov’t elections
🇵🇸 IOF drone targeted tent in Khan Younis killing 4 Palestinians incl. a kid
West Bank:
🇵🇸 Israeli settlers attack Palestinian vehicles driving from Ramallah to Nablus, threatening to damage 200 cars & sent them back
🇵🇸 Ramallah: IOF shot & injured young Palestinian; stormed al-Bireh municipality HQ
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