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Why is it mentioned in the Holy Quran that the Earth was created first and then the seven heavens?

 The question often arises: "Why does the Holy Quran state that the Earth was created first and then the seven heavens?" This writing aims to explore this topic, which necessitates discussing the stages of the Earth's creation.

1-The Beginning of the Earth: Approximately 4.5 billion years ago, the Earth formed from raw materials transferred from dead stars and meteorites. Initially, the Earth was hot and molten, lacking a suitable atmosphere.

2-Meteorites and Organic Materials: During this period, meteorites and comets brought various materials, including water, gases, and organic substances (such as amino acids) to Earth. These organic materials were likely key factors in forming life on Earth.

3-The Emergence of Primitive Life (Cyanobacteria): About 3.8 billion years ago, the first cyanobacteria began to multiply. These single-celled organisms were capable of harnessing sunlight and performing photosynthesis. In this process, these bacteria converted carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen. This event marked the first introduction of oxygen into the Earth's atmosphere.

4-Formation of the Earth's Atmosphere: Initially, the Earth's atmosphere was significantly different, composed of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapor. Over time, due to the photosynthesis of cyanobacteria, oxygen was added to the atmosphere. These changes gradually enriched the Earth's atmosphere with oxygen, creating conditions for the emergence of more complex and diverse life forms.

5-Formation of Atmospheric Layers: The Earth's atmosphere underwent many changes over millions of years, gradually forming various layers. Eventually, these layers were divided into seven distinct layers.


In verse 29 of Surah Al-Baqarah, the Almighty God has referred to this:

هُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ لَكُمْ مَا فِي الْأَرْضِ جَمِيعًا ثُمَّ اسْتَوَى إِلَى السَّمَاءِ فَسَوَّاهُنَّ سَبْعَ سَمَاوَاتٍ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ ﴿۲۹﴾

He created for you all that is in the earth, then, He willed to the heaven, and leveled them seven heavens. He has knowledge of all things. (29)

It is important to note here that the seven heavens mentioned in this verse are different from outer space and refer to the seven layers of the atmosphere: the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, ionosphere, and magnetosphere. As mentioned, according to the verse, after the formation of the Earth, organic materials and the building blocks of living organisms were brought to Earth by meteorites, and then the seven layers of the atmosphere, as described in the Holy Quran, were formed.

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