Page 68 - The Glory in the Heavens

Could it be a coincidence that our Earth is in exactly

the right place? Surely, that cannot be. The Earth is a

non-living and unconscious planet. It is unlikely that it

could work out the most appropriate place on its own,
or settle itself there by coincidence. The fact that Earth

is in the most suitable location is a sign of Allah's per-

fect creation.

The latest astronomical findings have shown the

importance of the other planets' existence for Earth.

For example, Jupiter's size and position turn out to be

critical. As the biggest planet in the system, Jupiter

makes the Earth's orbit more stable.
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If a planet of such size did not exist where Jupiter
is, Earth would be the target of meteors and comets

wandering about in space. In short, Jupiter is like a

shield protecting Earth. If Jupiter were in some other

orbit, our earth, and therefore we would not be

around.

A wise person who knows all these things, under-

stands that nothing in this universe is created without

purpose. This understanding is described in the Qur'an

as follows:
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