📖Quran 53:49
And that it is He who is the Lord of Sirius.
- The Quran mentions Sirius by name in chapter 53, verse 49, This is a remarkable fact considering that at the time of the revelation of the Quran, nobody knew the true distance to Sirius or much about its properties. The existence of Sirius was certainly known to people at the time, as it is the brightest star in the night sky and has been observed by astronomers for thousands of years. However, it was not until the 19th century that its distance from Earth was accurately measured using parallax.
Reference: Distance in light-years and radius
Additional Information
The Quran is considered to be a book of signs or “ayahs” by Muslims. The word “ayah” literally means “a sign” or “a miracle” in Arabic. The Quran is believed to contain many signs or miracles, which can be seen as both literal and metaphorical. These signs are believed to provide evidence of the Quran’s divine origin and to serve as guidance for those who read it. Muslims believe that the Quran contains a variety of signs and miracles, such as the creation of the universe, the formation of the human being, and the stories of the prophets.
