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numerical
properties
can only
be conceived
by mathematicians-weigh
billions
or trillions
of tons,
and move
through
space at
extraordinary
speeds.
For
example,
the Earth
rotates
at 1,670
kmph. If
we consider
that the
fastest-moving
bullet today
possesses
an average
speed of
1,800 kmph,
we can see
how fast
the Earth
is moving,
despite
its enormous
size and
mass.
The
speed of
the Earth
as it orbits
the Sun
is some
60 times
faster than
a bullet:
108,000
kmph. If
we were
able to
construct
a vehicle
capable
of moving
at that
speed, it
would be
able to
circumnavigate
the Earth
in 22 minutes.
These figures
apply only
to the Earth.
Those
for the
Solar System
are even
more fascinating.
The speed
of that
system is
such as
to exceed
the bounds
of reason:
The larger
the systems
in the universe,
the greater
their speed.
The Solar
System's
speed of
orbit around
the centre
of the galaxy
is 720,000
kmph. The
Milky Way,
with its
200 billion
or so stars,
moves through
space at
950,000
kmph.
There
is no doubt
that there
is a very
high risk
of collisions
in such
a complicated
and fast-moving
system.
Yet nothing
of the sort
actually
happens
and we continue
with our
lives in
complete
safety.
That is
because
everything
in the universe
functions
according
to the flawless
equilibrium
set out
by Allah.
It is for
this reason
that, as
stated in
the verse,
there is
no "discrepancy"
in the system.
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