Do Other Worlds Exist?
And convey good news to those who believe and do good deeds, that they shall have gardens in which rivers flow; whenever they will be given some of the fruit from it, they will say: "This is what was given to us before." And they shall be given the like of it, and they shall have pure companions in them. And in them, they shall stay. [Koran, 2.25]
Could it be possible that there exists other worlds out there that are just like ours? Is it true what the numerous philosophers/prophets have said about Heavenly Stations? Could there indeed be a life after this one? Could there even be other beautiful worlds liveable for us in our own galaxy? Could there be other planetary systems that are designed to give life just like ours? Could there be other earth-like planets that are designed to sustain life just like ours? If one thinks not, he/she would be ignoring millions of other life-energy-giving stars in our own galaxy that are just like ours.
Accepting that there is other countless planets like ours, could it be possible that they might contain fruit just like ours which would make one respond, "This is what I have tasted before (in previous life)". The enlightened individuals have taught us that whoever leads a good life, they will be allowed/rewarded a good life among worlds just like ours, along with pure friends/mates to endure the rest of their life.
After reading the above verse, one should ponder and reflect if these other worlds exist and how to attain such a life. What you will read below are astronomical studies confirming that these other planets/worlds/paradises exist in our galaxy:
Using the ultra-precise HARPS spectrograph on ESO's 3.6-m telescope at La Silla (Chile), a team of European astronomers have discovered that a nearby star is host to three Neptune-mass planets. The innermost planet is most probably rocky, while the outermost is the first known Neptune-mass planet to reside in the habitable zone. This unique system is likely further enriched by an asteroid belt.
[ESO Science Release May 18/2006]
[ESO Science Release May 18/2006]
After reading the science release, one will learn that these astronomers have discovered the outermost planet orbitting that star is in the habitable/liveable zone. This would mean that the planet is in a position that is far enough from the sun so that it is not overheated (dry), and close enough to the sun so that it is not freezing (ice), along with other factors. Could this not hint to life? And if not, how many other countless stars have planets that are habitable?
Is it not possible that the One who brought us into existence in the first place is fully able to give us a new life? Is it not possible that the One who created the sky and the earth with such precise order is fully capable to create other planetary systems just like ours? Surely this Originator must have immeasurable absolute knowledge of biological design (i.e. DNA, cell structure, anatomy) and organization of matter to be capable of creating and sustaining life.
After the Divine Word (Logos) was spoken, the matter was created, and chaotically but precisely ordered. We have emanated from the Source and we will later return. The enlightened individuals have taught us that when we return to the Source, the conditions of our next life will depend upon what we do in this one. One should ponder and reflect upon this.
After the Divine Word (Logos) was spoken, the matter was created, and chaotically but precisely ordered. We have emanated from the Source and we will later return. The enlightened individuals have taught us that when we return to the Source, the conditions of our next life will depend upon what we do in this one. One should ponder and reflect upon this.
He will give life to them Who brought them into existence at first, and He is knowledgable of all creation. He Who has made for you the fire (to burn) from the green tree, so that with it you kindle (fire). Is not He Who created the sky and the earth able to create another like them? Yes indeed! And He is the Creator (of all), the Knower. His command, when He intends anything, is only to say to it: "Be", and it becomes. Therefore glory be to Him in Whose hand is the kingdom of all things, and to Him you shall be brought back. [Koran, 36.79-83]

