سامیه شهبازی

The Qur’an possesses a form of infinite complexity and depth, from which new dimensions of scientific insight continue to emerge as scientific knowledge advances. As time progresses, an increasing number of findings from contemporary sciences become evident. Some researchers have examined these sciences and concluded that they correspond with the teachings of the Qur’an, thus serving as evidence for its scientific miracles. The deeper we explore the scientific aspects of this subject, the more profound and intricate these miracles become. This complexity is reminiscent of the infinite structures found in fractal systems. Consequently, this study investigates various scientific data that have been revealed over time and are also referenced in the Qur’an, focusing on the notion of scientific miracles within the text. By employing descriptive, analytical, and comparative methods, this research aims to demonstrate the existence of such data within the Qur’an, particularly in relation to its complexity, which resembles that of fractals. It must be acknowledged that some of the data present in the Qur’an can only be understood through the passage of time and the emergence of  new  scientific knowledge. This process  reflects  the ongoing harmony between the Qur’an and human scientific inquiry. Addressing complex scientific topics not only highlights the enduring relevance of the Qur’an but also underscores its timelessness, as it was revealed for all times and generations.

The Qur’an contains verses endowed with profound and complex meanings. Some exegetes and scholars in the field of Qur’anic studies believe that the science of interpretation systematizes this complexity and facilitates deeper understanding. Exegesis, in turn, engages with the various facets or dimensions of the Qur’an. The present paper employs an analytical–comparative method to investigate the issue of Buṭūn of the Qur’an (the inward meanings of the Qur’an) and the emergence of new dimensions within Qur’anic verses, while also applying the characteristics of fractal dimensions to the concept of Baṭn (inward meaning). By utilizing the newly articulated dimensions framed within scientific and political Laffāfeh (envelope) under the Buṭūn of the Qur’an, and by applying the properties of fractal geometry to the Qur’an’s inward meanings ( Buṭūn ), the presence of such dimensions can be more readily identified. Thus, it can be argued that the Buṭūn of the Qur’an constitute the dimensions of the Qur’an that necessitate its profound conceptual depth. As time progresses and advancements are made, human understanding increasingly reveals that the Qur’an, by virtue of these dimensions, has not only remained relevant throughout all eras but has also continuously offered meanings contingent upon humanity’s level of understanding, shaped by the achievements and advancements of each age. This profound comprehension stems from God’s attribute as the Knower of the Unseen ( ʿālim al-ghayb ).