Besides this wonderful equilibrium,
the place of earth in the solar system and in
the universe is also another piece of evidence
of a perfect act of creation on Allah's part.
The latest astronomical
findings have shown the importance of the other
planets' existence for Earth. Jupiter's size and
position turn for example out to be critical.
Astrophysical calculations show that, as the biggest
planet in the system, Jupiter supplies stability
to the orbits of Earth and all the other planets.
Jupiter's protective role over the earth is explained
in an article "How special Jupiter is" by George
Wetherill:
Without
a large planet positioned precisely where Jupiter
is, the earth would have been struck a thousand
times more frequently in the past by comets
and meteors and other interplanetary debris.
If it were not for Jupiter, we wouldn't be around
to study the origin of the solar system.1
To put it briefly, the
structure of the solar system was specially designed
for mankind to live.
Let us also consider
the place of solar system in the universe. Our
solar system is located in one of the huge spiral
arms of the Milky Way, closer to the edge than
to the justify. What advantage could there be
in that? In Nature's Destiny, Michael
Denton explains:
What
is so striking is that the cosmos appears to
be not just supremely fit for our own being
and for our biological adaptations, but also
for our understanding... Because of the position
of our solar system on the edge of the galactic
rim, we can gaze farther into the night to distant
galaxies and gain knowledge of the overall structure
of the cosmos. Were we positioned in the justify
of a galaxy, we would never look on the beauty
of a spiral galaxy nor would we have any idea
of the structure of our universe.2
In other words,
even Earth's location in the galaxy is evidence
that it was intended for mankind to live on, no
less than are all the other physics laws of the
universe.
It is the plain
truth that the universe is created and arranged
by Allah.
The reason that
some people cannot understand this point is their
own prejudice. But any objective mind without
prejudice will easily understand that the universe
is created and organized by Allah for mankind
to live in, just as is revealed:
We
did not create heaven and earth and everything
in between them to no purpose. That is the
opinion of those who are disbelivers. Woe to
those who are disbelievers, because of the Fire!
(Surah
Sad:27)
This deep understanding
is revealed in yet another verse of the Qur'an:
In
the creation of the heavens and the earth, and
the alternation of night and day, there are
Signs for people with intelligence: those who
remember Allah, standing, sitting and lying
on their sides, and reflect on the creation
of the heavens and the earth: 'Our Lord, You
have not created this for nothing. Glory to
You!" (Surat
Al-'Imran: 190-191)
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