Collection: Black Holes

Modern Scientific Discovery:

A black hole is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. These cosmic giants are formed when a massive star collapses under its own gravity, creating an intense gravitational field that warps space-time. Although invisible, scientists detect black holes by observing their effects on surrounding stars, light, and space itself. Black holes often pull in matter and emit powerful bursts of energy as they consume everything in their reach.

Qur’ānic Revelation:

وَٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلطَّارِقِ ١
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلطَّارِقُ ٢
ٱلنَّجْمُ ٱلثَّاقِبُ ٣

English Translation:

"By the sky and the Tariq! And what will make you know what the Tariq is? It is the piercing star."
(Qur’ān 86:1-3)

Scientific Explanation:

The Arabic word "ٱلطَّارِقُ" (At-Tāriq) means "the Knocker" or "the One that Comes in the Night." The Qur’ān then describes this celestial object as "ٱلنَّجْمُ ٱلثَّاقِبُ" (an-najmu ath-thāqib), which translates to "the piercing star."

🔭 How does this relate to Black Holes?

• "Piercing" Effect: The term "thāqib" comes from the root ثقب, meaning "to penetrate" or "to pierce through." This is strikingly similar to how modern physics describes black holes, which are known to warp space-time and "pierce" through reality with their immense gravitational pull.
• Invisible but Detectable: The word Tāriq means "knocker," something that comes and goes unseen, but its presence is felt—just like black holes, which cannot be seen directly but are detected through their gravitational effects.
• Consuming Matter: Black holes are known for their ability to pull in and consume nearby stars, planets, and even light itself. This piercing nature of a black hole is remarkably similar to the Qur’ān’s description.

Conclusion:

At the time of revelation, there was no concept of black holes, gravitational warping, or collapsed stars. The fact that the Qur’ān describes a mysterious, piercing celestial object aligns perfectly with what modern science has discovered about black holes. This verse is yet another example of the scientific depth of the Qur’ān, proving its knowledge is far beyond human discovery at the time.