As the above verse relates, Allah placed the wind under Prophet
Sulayman's (as) command and allowed him to use it as a vehicle.
There is a strong possibility of an indication here that, as in
Prophet Sulayman's (as) time, wind energy will also be used in
the technology of the future. And We gave Sulayman power over
the wind-a month's journey in the morning and a month in the
afternoon... (Qur'an, 34:12) The expression "a month's journey
in the morning and a month in the afternoon" may be drawing
attention to the fact that Prophet Sulayman (as) moved rapidly
between different regions perhaps by using a technology similar
to an airplane, or developed wind-powered vehicles that could
cover long distances quickly. (Allah knows best.) There is thus
a strong possibility that these verses point to modern airplane
technology.2010-07-01 23:46:38