Title: Al-Tariq and the Cosmic Pulse:
Quranic Revelation
and the Discovery of Pulsars
Author:
G. Mustafa Shahzad, Research
Scholar, Director Qalim Institute
Quranic Arabic Research Scholar | Discoverer of Islamic Meditation for
Healing | Theorist of ADNS
Abstract:
Surah Al-Tariq (86:1–3) presents a
celestial oath pointing to a mysterious "night visitor" — Al-Tariq,
described as Al-Najm Al-Sāqib (the piercing star). In light of modern
astrophysics, this term aligns with what we now understand as pulsars —
neutron stars emitting rhythmic pulses of electromagnetic radiation. This paper
explores the scientific, linguistic, and Quranic foundations of this
phenomenon, integrating it with the principles of the Al-Asr Dynamic Number
System (ADNS) to demonstrate that this Quranic revelation aligns with one
of the most profound discoveries in cosmic physics.
1. Introduction
The
Quran often draws attention to the cosmos as signs (ayat) for those who
reflect. Surah Al-Tariq is a striking example, where a mysterious night
phenomenon is mentioned with profound weight. This paper revisits those verses
in their original form and explores their implications in light of pulsar
astrophysics.
2. Quranic
Reference and Linguistic Analysis
Arabic:
وَالسَّمَاءِ
وَالطَّارِقِ (1
وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا الطَّارِقُ (2
النَّجْمُ الثَّاقِبُ (3
Transliteration:
Wa al-samā’i wa al-ṭāriq (1)
Wa mā adrāka mā al-ṭāriq (2)
Al-najmu al-sāqib (3)
Translation:
By
the sky and the night-comer. And what will make you know what the night-comer
is? It is the piercing star.
Linguistic
Notes:
- Al-Ṭāriq (الطارق): From the root ṭ-r-q, meaning to knock or
arrive unexpectedly. Often refers to something that comes at night.
- Al-Najm (النجم): A star or luminous body.
- Al-Sāqib (الثاقب): From s-q-b, meaning to pierce, penetrate, or
bore through.
The
verse describes a piercing, arriving star — not just in light, but
conceptually, as something forceful and time-sensitive.
3. Scientific
Parallel: Discovery of Pulsars
In
1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Antony Hewish discovered the first pulsar
— a neutron star emitting incredibly precise electromagnetic pulses,
often at millisecond intervals. The regularity of these pulses was so exact, it
was initially labeled LGM-1 (Little Green Men), speculating an
artificial origin.
3.1 Pulsar Properties
- Type: Neutron Star (post-supernova core)
- Size: 20–30 km in diameter
- Mass: ~1.4 solar masses
- Rotation: Up to 700 times/second
- Emission: Radio, X-rays, and gamma rays in beams
- Behavior: Appears as a ticking clock — tik tik tik —
very much like a "knocking" sound
3.2 Relevance to the Quranic Description
|
Quranic
Term |
Astrophysical
Reality |
|
Al-Tariq |
Pulsar (Night Visitor emitting
radio pulses) |
|
Najm Sāqib |
Penetrating beams of light
(radio/gamma/X-ray) |
|
Surprise arrival |
Pulsars often discovered suddenly
and emit at night |
4. The Pulsar as
Cosmic Clock
Pulsars
are so stable in rotation they rival atomic clocks in timing accuracy.
Astronomers use them to:
- Map deep space (Galactic GPS)
- Test general relativity
- Detect gravitational waves
(through pulsar timing arrays)
Pulsars
therefore aren’t just stars — they are timing devices embedded in the cosmos,
reflecting a structured design.
5. Interpretation
with Al-Asr Dynamic Number System (ADNS)
ADNS posits that every number is connected to a time-bound
event, passing through a dynamic zero, with direction and polarity (+/−).
5.1 Pulsar Events as ADNS Model
|
ADNS
Component |
Pulsar
Parallel |
|
+ Polarity |
Pulse emission (high-energy event) |
|
– Polarity |
Collapse of progenitor star
(supernova) |
|
Dynamic Zero |
Interval between pulses (null
space) |
|
Repetition (Events) |
Regular, periodic emission
(tik-tik-tik) |
This
reveals that pulsars fit perfectly within an ADNS framework: a periodic,
directional, energetic event cycle anchored in spacetime.
6. Visual and Audio
Confirmation
- Pulsar signals are now recorded
and played back as sound: they mimic the ticking of a cosmic clock.
- These “knocks” match the linguistic
root of Al-Tariq, emphasizing its appropriateness.
A
custom infographic and waveform plot has been prepared, showcasing:
- Pulsar tick waveform
- Quranic verse
- ADNS polarity mapping
7. Conclusion
Surah
Al-Tariq speaks of a piercing star that arrives in the night — not only is this
spiritually profound, but it also mirrors a real and observable
astrophysical object: the pulsar. This remarkable convergence between Quran
and science underscores the precision and foresight in the divine message.
Through the lens of ADNS, these cosmic signals are revealed as part of a
dynamic, balanced, time-based system — affirming both spiritual truth and
scientific integrity.
References:
- The Quran, Surah Al-Tariq
(86:1–3)
- Bell Burnell, J. (1968).
Discovery of Pulsars.
- Lyne, A. & Graham-Smith, F.
(2012). Pulsar Astronomy. Cambridge University Press.
- Shahzad, G. M. (2025). Al-Asr
Dynamic Number System: The Only Existing Number System. Qalim
Institute.
- NASA: Neutron Stars &
Pulsars Overview — https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/focus-areas/neutron-stars/
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