Skies without Pillar | স্তম্ভবিহীন আকাশ
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
আল্লাহর নামে, যিনি পরম করুণাময়, পরম দয়ালু
Surah 13 | Ar-Ra'd | আর-রাদ | Verse: 2
- আল্লাহই উর্ধ্বদেশে আকাশমন্ডলী স্থাপন করেছেন স্তম্ভ ব্যতীত, তোমরা এটা দেখছ । ......
- It is Allah who erected the heavens without pillars that you [can] see; .....
Surah 31 | Luqman | লুকমান | Verse: 10
- তিনি আকাশমন্ডলীকে স্তম্ভবিহীন নির্মাণ করেছেন ; তোমরা তা দেখছ । ......
- He created the heavens without any pillars that you can see...
Surah 67 | Luqman | লুকমান | Verse: 3
- যিনি সৃষ্টি করেছেন স্তরে স্তরে সাত আসমান । .......
- [And] who created seven heavens in layers .,.....
Without Pillars
The skies are held up without any pillars — an astonishing statement. On Earth, we require supports to keep structures upright. But Allah emphasizes that the heavens do not need any such visible supports. This demonstrates His divine capability to maintain the vast structure of the universe without relying on physical means like humans do.
Unseen Support
The phrase "that you can see" suggests that while there are no visible supports, the heavens may still be held by invisible forces or mechanisms — like gravity, or Allah’s command itself. It encourages us to reflect on how much of the universe operates in ways beyond our perception, and how deeply everything is connected by unseen wisdom.
Scientific Reflection
Today, we understand that the universe is held together by forces we can’t see — gravity, dark matter, cosmic balance. While this verse doesn’t aim to teach science, it beautifully harmonizes with modern understanding by pointing toward an unseen system of balance — a system that Allah created and maintains perfectly.
Example: Our Solar System
Let’s take a look at something we can relate to — our own solar system. The planets — Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, etc. — are all revolving around the sun in fixed orbits.
Now think about this:
What is holding these planets in place?
Where are the pillars, strings, or supports keeping everything from falling apart?
Answer: There are no visible supports!
This is a force placed by Allah that keeps the planets in orbit at just the right distance from the sun. If they were any closer, they’d burn up; any farther, and they’d drift away.
Divine Words Meet Scientific Truth
- Qur'an says: The heavens are created without visible pillars.
- Science says: Celestial bodies are held in motion by gravitational force — no physical pillars exist.
This shows that what Allah said 1,400+ years ago aligns perfectly with what modern science now confirms — though the Qur'an is not a science textbook but a guide for life and reflection.
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