Sound of PSR B0329+54 Pulsar

Science - Sound of the PSR B0329+54 Pulsar 

In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell made an extraordinary discovery at Cambridge University - the first pulsar. As the star's core becomes denser and rotates around its own axis, its magnetic field intensifies, creating a magnetic force at its poles that is 1 trillion times stronger than Earth's. This fast-spinning star, accompanied by a powerful magnetic field, emits concentrated rays of immensely strong radio waves in a conical shape during each revolution. These signals originate from the rapid rotation of neutron stars, which we now call "pulsars." These massive stars are the brightest and fastest-moving bodies in the universe, with some pulsars spinning 600 times per second. The distinct periods of pulsars make them invaluable tools for astronomers.


In 1983, a remarkable discovery was made: certain types of pulsars were found to surpass atomic clocks in terms of their unparalleled accuracy in timekeeping. These pulsars, with their incredible precision, were a testament to the power and beauty of the cosmos. Not only can cosmic rays penetrate through the Earth's atmosphere, but they have also been detected underground, such as in the London Underground system or deep within mines. With their rapid spin and immense gravitational forces, pulsars seem to effortlessly traverse space, breaking through anything in their path. In 2015, astronomers witnessed the astonishing power of PSR B1259 as it tore through a gas disk surrounding its companion star, propelling a fragment of the disk outward at an astonishing speed of approximately 40 million miles per hour. This extraordinary event serves as a prime example of how pulsars can carve their way through the vast expanse of space. Among these celestial wonders is PSR B0329+54, a pulsar located approximately 3,460 light-years away in the constellation of Camelopardalis. This ancient celestial body completes a full rotation every 0.71452 seconds and has graced the cosmos for nearly 5 million years.

Qur'an - Sound of the PSR B0329+54 Pulsar 

The words "pulsar" and "pulsate" come from the same root meaning to expand and contract with a strong regular beat. The word الطَّارِقِ used in the Quran means "knocking strongly", "striking hard", or just like beating with a knocker on the door. Further down this page, you'll be able to listen to the actual recorded sound of this star. There are also recorded sounds of other pulsars but the only one that sounds like knocking at the door is the "Knocking Star". Quran gives a second description for this star: "piercing".


The word الثَّاقِبُ means "to drill, to pierce, to puncture, to penetrate, to forcefully cut a way through...". A striking star that pierces the night, penetrates, and beats.


The 3rd clue given by Quran is the word النَّجْمُ  meaning "star". However, the word's secondary meaning is something that appears and disappears (similar to stars coming and going). The radio wave from the pulsar is NOT a flat constant signal. Instead, it is a burst pulse! In other words, it comes and goes, appears & disappears). The 4th clue that Quran gives us (in its unique style) is that the nature of this star is very complex ("and what will convey to you what the Morning Star is?"). How is it possible for these facts to be stated in the Quran 1400 years ago?!


وَالسَّمَاء وَالطَّارِقِ​ وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا الطَّارِقُ النَّجْمُ الثَّاقِبُ

"By the sky and the Knocking Star; And what will convey to you what the Knocking Star is? It is the Piercing Star" 86:1-3



Science Qur'an
PSR B0329+54 emits a radio signal in the X-Band range that sounds like knocking at a door Qur'an calls this star الطَّارِقُ which means "knocking strongly"!
Its radio signal is a bursting pulse (not a flat constant) (i.e. sound, silence, sound, silence...) Qur'an uses the word النَّجْمُ which means "star, appears & disappears, comes & goes". The signal resembles a turning lighthouse. Whenever the lighthouse faces you, you can see the light! It appears/disappears.
Its radio signal penetrates extraordinary well through the space. Spins, pierces, penetrates and punches through the space. Strikingly bright Quran uses the word الثَّاقِبُ which means "strikingly bright, to drill, to pierce, to puncture, to penetrate, to forcefully cut a way through"
Pulsars are very complex celestial bodies Verse 86:2 hints at the complexity of the nature of this star ​ "and what will convey to you what the Morning Star is?"

Video courtesy of WindowsofIslam.com

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