A Light-Based Theoretical Approach to the Creation of The Universe in the Context of The Nūr Muḥammadī

OpenAlex İngilizce

This study theoretically examines the creation of the universe, in light of Qur’anic verses and Hadiths, within the framework of the concept of Nūr al-Muḥammadī (the Muhammadan Light), which holds a central place in Islamic Sufi thought. Although it does not make any scientific claims, the text presents an interpretative perspective that extends beyond the classical literature, developing individual reflections inspired by the connotations of Qur’anic verses and prophetic traditions. The study affirms that Almighty God is beyond time and space, and that the universe was created not as a part of His Essence but from a portion of the Light unique to His Being. In this context, the process of creation is evaluated by considering both its cosmic dimensions and its metaphysical and symbolic meanings. Based on an ontology of existence grounded in light (nūr), it is proposed that light constitutes a fundamental element in the formation of the atoms of all elements. The formation of atoms is then explained in relation to the colors and wavelengths of the subatomic particles contained within light. Drawing upon the theory of the Primordial Substance, the concepts of the Muhammadan Light, the Pen (Qalam), the Preserved Tablet (Lawḥ al-Maḥfūẓ), and the Universal Soul (al-Nafs al-Kulliyyah) are examined within the framework of the unity between physical and spiritual existence. Accordingly, the creation of the Throne (ʿArsh), the beginning of the cosmic order, and the process of the apocalypse are explored, emphasizing that all beings are subject to a cyclical process of creation in accordance with the principle: “Indeed, we belong to Him, and indeed to Him we shall return.” Moreover, it is stated that time and space emerged as necessary dimensions with creation itself and hold significance only for created beings. In conclusion, the study offers a theoretical framework suggesting that, at the intersection of modern scientific findings and classical religious thought, all forms of existence may possess a light-centered origin.