It is stated in the Holy Quran: "Allah certainly holds together the skies and the earth lest they get separated..."[1]
According to science this holding together of the heavenly bodies is due to the natural force of gravitation acting between them. It is further stated in the Holy Quran:
"...and certainly in them (i.e. the rocks) are those which fall down due to the fear of Allah (Khashyatillah)"[2]
We know that rocks fall down due to the force of gravity of the earth. In view of this, is the universal force of gravitation due to the universal fear of Allah (SWT)?
Consciousness counteracts the force of gravity. We are able to stand or walk against the force of gravity of the earth only when we are alire and awake i.e. conscious, the moment we lose consciousness we succumb to the force of gravity of the earth and fall down. The force of gravity is implosive, centripetal acting towards a common center, therefore consciousness which counteracts gravity might be explosive, centrifugal, acting in directions away from a common center.
- Is this common center the ''Arsh'' meaning ''The Throne'' referred to in Chapter 21, Verse 22?
- Is the fear of Allah (SWT) in the form of the universal force of gravitation counter acted by His own universal consciousness maintaining the observed balance in the universe?
- Will the universe come to an end the moment this balance is disturbed by Allah (SWT) Himself?
Ponder over the verses of the Quran!!!
This article was first published in 30 September 2011, republishing it from our archives.