Content Overview:

1. Lord of the Worlds — The opening surah of the Quran explicitly acknowledges multiple worlds.
2. Lord of Sirius — The Quran describes Allah (??????) as the Lord of the Sirius star system. Does the creator have a specific home?
3. Aliens in the Quran? — The Quran and Islamic scholars suggest that Earth is not unique in hosting life.
4. Lord of the Worlds: The Ascending Stairways — Details in the Quran appear to hint at wormhole travel duration to the creator’s domain.

1. Lord of the Worlds

The first surah, Surah Al-Fatiha, states: “Al-?amdu lillahi rabbi l-??lam?na” — “Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds.”

It is surprising that the significance of this surah is often overlooked, given the vast population of 1.8 billion Muslims. The phrase implies the existence of multiple worlds — could these be other planets?

At eXtraHumans, we adopt a literal interpretation of the Quranic text. The repeated phrase “Lord of the worlds” — appearing 73 times — should not be dismissed as metaphorical, as doing so detracts from the textual authenticity.

> “The Quran is very open to the possibility that many Earths do exist, as the first chapter says, ‘Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds’ using the plural form, suggesting multiple universes.” — Dr. Shabir Ally, Imam and Quran exegete.

Does this surah hint at exoplanets or other Earth-like realms? If we accept that Allah is the Lord of various worlds, it implies the presence of sentient life. Otherwise, the notion of divine authority over empty worlds raises questions about the nature of such lordship.

2. Lord of Sirius (????????? ???? ????? ???????????)

In Sura 53, verse 49, it states: “And that He is Who is the Lord of Sirius.”

This identification of Allah with Sirius is significant. Does this mean Allah originates from this star?

While some may argue for a metaphorical interpretation, our literal approach allows for the hypothesis that Allah may indeed be connected to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, located 8 light-years from Earth.

However, asserting that Allah is literally the Lord of Sirius suggests a specific physical location, which raises theological concerns. This leads to the intriguing idea that religious figures, like Allah and other deities, could represent individuals from an advanced extraterrestrial civilization that has influenced humanity throughout history.

Sirius holds a special place in various ancient cultures, often associated with divine beings.

3. Aliens in the Quran?

The Quran indicates that Earth is not unique. It suggests the existence of other planets that could support life.

Quran 42:29 states: “And one of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and what He has spread forth in BOTH of them of living beings.”

Here, “sam?w?ti” translates to both “heavens” and “sky.” Some might argue this references our atmosphere, but traditional interpretations link it to the universe at large.

> “In the Quran, ‘the heavens and the earth’ denotes the universe in its entirety…” — Muhammad Asad, journalist and political theorist.

This implies that Allah has created life across the universe, not limited to Earth alone.

4. Lord of the Worlds: The Ascending Stairways

As we explore the Quran, we find references that evoke the idea of interstellar travel. Sura 70, verses 3 and 4, mention:

> “From Allah, Lord of the Ascending Stairways. The angels and the Spirit will ascend to Him during a Day the extent of which is fifty thousand years.”

This raises questions about time and travel. Could this ascent be interpreted as traversing a wormhole, where time is experienced differently?