Are
the seven layers of the Earth’s atmosphere the same as the seven skies
the noble Quran talked about? Through this article, we will correct this
misunderstanding ….
Scientists
have found that the Earth’s atmosphere consists of layers positioned on
top of each other, and that these layers differ according to their
density. Hence, scientists have set seven different layers of the
Earth’s atmosphere. Moreover, the number “7” has many indications in the Quran and in the prophet’s sayings (peace be upon him).
Though,
some scientists agree that these layers are exactly the same as the
seven skies the Quran has mentioned about. Allah (SWT) said: “And
we adorned the nearest (lowest) heaven with lamps to be as an adornment
as well as to guard. Such is the Decree of Him, the All Mighty, the
All- Knower” [Fussilat: 12].
Lamps refer to the stars which, as we know, are located external to the
earth’s atmosphere and even external to our solar system. In addition,
the closest star to us is 4.3 light years distant from us.
When visualizing the galaxies in the universe,
we find that they consist of billions of stars which are to decorate
the skies. We can say that the stars and the galaxies we see are in the
nearest sky because Allah Almighty says: “we adorned the nearest (lowest) heaven with lamps to be as an adornment” (Sûrat Al-Mulk -verse5 ).
Meaning that these stars decorate the first sky that is closest to us
and that Allah Almighty is the only One who knows regarding the rest of
the skies.
In
conclusion, the earth’s atmospheric layers, our solar system and all
the galaxies are located in the first sky. However, the second sky, the
third, the forth…. even the seventh haven’t yet been seen. But
scientists may discover the secrets of these skies in the future, and
Allah (SWT) knows --------------------
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