Surah Al-Zalzalah: Between Scientific Miracles and Multiple Interpretations – An Exegetical Study-

Abstract

     This research deals with Surah Al-Zalzalah (The Earthquake) by interpreting and highlighting its scientific miracles. It describes a severe earthquake and turmoil that the surah mentions when the Hour comes, which is a scientific phenomenon known today as “earthquake,” which are vibrations that occur as a result of the movement of tectonic plates and the accumulation of stresses, which is consistent with the use of the weakening verb (zalazal), which was not known at the time the surah was revealed and is associated with modern science. The surah also describes the treasures and precious metals that are brought out from within the earth, which is consistent with modern science that the interior of the earth is denser than its surface and that it contains heavier materials in its depths, which is expressed by “volcanoes.” The research did not stop there, but also explored the wonder of the Quranic miracle in the multiple readings of the surah, as each of the multiple readings is a separate verse that gives a new meaning, due to the diversity of dialects and words of the Arab tribes, adding enriching dimensions to the understanding of the Quranic text.