Iron Sent Down from Space | Surah Al-Hadid Miracle
Quran 57:25 says iron was 'sent down'—modern science confirms iron came from supernova explosions in space.
Did You Know?
Iron is not naturally produced on Earth; it comes from outer space through supernovae explosions - a fact alluded to in the Quran's description of iron being 'sent down'.
وَأَنزَلْنَا الْحَدِيدَ فِيهِ بَأْسٌ شَدِيدٌ وَمَنَافِعُ لِلنَّاسِ
And We sent down iron, wherein is great military might and benefits for the people
Quran 57:25
Explanation
The Arabic word 'أَنزَلْنَا' (anzalna) means 'we sent down', accurately describing how iron came to Earth from space through meteorites and cosmic dust. Modern science confirms that iron is not formed on Earth but in massive stars through nuclear fusion.
Scientific Details
Cosmic Origin
Iron is produced in massive stars through nuclear fusion and is spread throughout the universe when these stars explode as supernovae.
Numerical Significance
The chapter of Iron is the 57th chapter, and 57 is the atomic weight of the most common isotope of iron. The verse number (25) matches iron's atomic number (26) when counting the verse itself.
Earth's Core
Iron makes up about 35% of the Earth's total mass and is concentrated in the Earth's core, playing a crucial role in generating the planet's magnetic field.
References
- Nuclear Physics and the Formation of Iron in the Universe
- The Role of Iron in Earth's Core and Magnetic Field
- Meteoritic Evidence for the Origin of Iron on Earth