Historical narratives in the Quran and archaeological discoveries
Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), a Tunisian scholar, was the first to theorize history scientifically, describing the birth, growth and fall of civilizations in cycles. His theory of asabiyya (social solidarity) meets the Quranic divine law on the fate of corrupt peoples.
Read articleThe Quran announces the preservation of Pharaoh's body, a prophecy confirmed by modern Egyptology.
Read articleThe Quran mentions the people of Aad and their city of Iram "of the prominent pillars" (89:6-8). In 1992, archaeologists discovered by satellite the legendary city of Ubar in Oman.
Read articleSurah Yusuf (Joseph) presents a ring composition of remarkable symmetry. Its choice of the word "king" instead of "pharaoh" has proven historically accurate, confirming the precision of the Quranic narrative.
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