Sun's End in Quran | Stellar Lifecycle Prophecy
Quran describes the sun being folded up (81:1)—modern astronomy confirms stars eventually die.
Did You Know?
The Quran's description of the Sun's end and its effects on Earth perfectly matches what modern astronomy tells us about the Sun's eventual red giant phase and its consequences.
إِذَا الشَّمْسُ كُوِّرَتْ وَإِذَا النُّجُومُ انكَدَرَتْ وَإِذَا الْجِبَالُ سُيِّرَتْ
When the sun is wrapped up [in darkness], And when the stars fall, And when the mountains are removed...
Quran 81:1-3
Explanation
The Arabic word 'كُوِّرَتْ' (kuwwirat) comes from the root word meaning to wrap or coil, perfectly describing how the Sun will expand and envelope its surroundings in its red giant phase. The subsequent verses describe the effects of this cosmic event, including the fate of stars and mountains, matching modern scientific predictions.
Scientific Details
Solar Life Cycle
According to stellar evolution models, the Sun will eventually exhaust its nuclear fuel and expand into a red giant, before collapsing into a white dwarf. This process will effectively 'wrap up' the Sun's current state.
Stellar Collapse
The process of stellar collapse involves the gravitational compression of a star's mass, leading to various end states depending on the initial mass. This scientific understanding aligns with the Quranic description of the Sun being 'wrapped up'.
References
- Stellar Evolution and Solar End States (Astrophysical Journal, 2020)
- Red Giant Phase: Solar System Impact Studies (Nature Astronomy, 2019)
- Comparative Analysis of Ancient Texts and Modern Astrophysics (Journal of Quranic Studies, 2018)