Speed of Angels and Quantum Physics
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The concept of angels in Islamic theology, particularly their composition of light ( Noor ) and their extraordinary speed , presents a profound interface between spiritual knowledge and modern physics. By integrating Qur’anic verses, Hadith literature, and classical tafsir such as Imam Ibn Jarir al-Tabari , one can explore the speed of angels in both theological and semi-quantitative terms. 1. Angels as Beings of Light 1.1 Hadith Descriptions Angels are described in Hadiths as: “The angels were created from light.” (Sahih Muslim) This indicates that angels are non-material, energy-based entities , distinct from ordinary matter. Their light-based composition explains their invisibility to humans, as they do not interact with visible light in conventional ways. 1.2 Modern Physics Analogy In modern physics, light exists across a broad electromagnetic spectrum, most of which is inv...