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THE MIRACLE IN THE ATOM

As the verses reveal, Allah, the Lord of all the worlds, is He Who creates
everything in perfect proportion, measure and order. This proportion and
measure cover the entire realm of beings from the smallest sub-atomic par-
ticle to the gigantic celestial bodies in space: solar systems, galaxies and
everything between them. This is the outcome of the endless and infinite
might, knowledge, artistry and wisdom of Allah. Allah introduces His attri-
butes to human beings in the perfect measure, order, and equilibrium in the
beings and systems He creates. He displays His endless power before our
very eyes. This is the truth to which all scientific research and calculations
must lead man.

Wave or Particle?
When electrons were first discovered, they were thought to be particles
like the protons and neutrons found in the nucleus. In the experiments that
followed, however, it was discovered that they display wave characteristics
like light particles, that is, photons. Subsequently, quantum physicists came
to the conclusion that every particle is simultaneously a wave form with its
own distinct frequency.

SIGNS FROM THE QUR'AN

When studying the subject of electron shells, one must also think over
a verse pointing to this subject in the Qur'an. There are 7 electron
shells around the nucleus of the atom. On each shell are electrons in
fixed numbers. Could it be that the expression "the seven heavens"
used in the Qur'an to describe the layers forming the heavens, may
also be pointing to the orbits electron shells that are as if the heavens
of the atom?
He Who created the seven heavens in layers. You will not find
any flaw in the creation of the All-Merciful. Look again – do
you see any gaps? (Surat al-Mulk: 3)
This figure never changes. It never becomes 6 or 8. Here, the really
miraculous thing is that this figure of seven electron shells is in total
harmony with the verse.

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