Weather Forecasting and Quran
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The Quran, the central religious text of Islam, does not specifically address the topic of weather forecasting in explicit detail. The Quran, the central religious text of Islam, does not specifically address the topic of weather forecasting in explicit detail. However, it does contain verses that highlight the power and control of Allah (God) over the natural world, including weather phenomena. These verses emphasize the recognition of Allah’s authority and the need for human beings to reflect on the signs of His creation. Allah Almighty says: “It is Allah who sends the winds, and they stir the clouds and spread them in the sky however He wills, and He makes them fragments so you see the rain emerge from within them. And when He causes it to fall upon whom He wills of His servants, immediately they rejoice.” [ Surah Al-Rum , 30:48 ] This verse, along with others in the Quran, encourages believers to ponder and ...