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We will show them Our Signs in the universe and also in their own consciousness until it becomes manifest to them that the Quran is the truth. (Al Quran 41:53)

The seven heavens and the earth and those that are therein extol His glory; and there is not a thing but glorifies Him with His praise; but you understand not their glorification. Indeed, He is Forbearing, Most Merciful. (Al Quran 17:44)

الَّذِي خَلَقَ سَبْعَ سَمَاوَاتٍ طِبَاقًا ۖ مَّا تَرَىٰ فِي خَلْقِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ مِن تَفَاوُتٍ ۖ فَارْجِعِ الْبَصَرَ هَلْ تَرَىٰ مِن فُطُورٍ

He is the Mighty, the Forgiving; Who created the seven heavens, one above the other. You will not see any flaw in what the Lord of Mercy creates. Look again! Can you see any flaw? Look again! And again! Your sight will turn back to you, weak and defeated. (Al Quran 67:2-4)

The Universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose. J.B.S. Haldane

Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times

The term “God Particle” refers to the Higgs boson, a fundamental particle associated with the Higgs field, which is crucial in explaining why other elementary particles possess mass. The nickname gained popularity following the 1993 publication of physicist Leon M. Lederman’s book, The God Particle: If the Universe Is the Answer, What Is the Question?

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The Role of the Higgs Boson in Physics

In the 1960s, physicists including Peter Higgs, François Englert, and Robert Brout proposed the existence of the Higgs field—a pervasive field that interacts with particles to endow them with mass. According to the Standard Model of particle physics, particles acquire mass through their interaction with this field; the Higgs boson is the quantized manifestation of these interactions. Without the Higgs mechanism, particles would remain massless, preventing the formation of atoms and, consequently, the matter that constitutes the universe.

Discovery and Significance

The search for the Higgs boson culminated on July 4, 2012, when scientists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) announced the detection of a particle consistent with the Higgs boson. This discovery was a monumental achievement, confirming the last missing component of the Standard Model and enhancing our understanding of the fundamental structure of matter. The confirmation of the Higgs boson has profound implications, including insights into the early moments of the universe and the mechanisms that give rise to mass.

Controversy Surrounding the Nickname

The moniker “God Particle” has been a subject of contention within the scientific community. Leon Lederman originally intended to title his book “The Goddamn Particle,” reflecting the frustration in detecting the elusive boson; however, the publisher opted for “The God Particle,” inadvertently suggesting a connection to religious concepts. This association has led to misunderstandings, as the Higgs boson does not possess divine attributes but is a fundamental aspect of particle physics. Many physicists, including Peter Higgs, have expressed discomfort with the term, fearing it misrepresents the particle’s scientific significance.

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Implications for Science and Beyond

The identification of the Higgs boson has opened new avenues in particle physics, allowing scientists to explore phenomena beyond the Standard Model, such as dark matter and the imbalance between matter and antimatter in the universe. Additionally, the technological advancements developed during the search, including innovations in data processing and accelerator technology, have had broader applications in various fields.

In summary, while the nickname “God Particle” has captured public imagination, the Higgs boson’s true significance lies in its role within the Standard Model of particle physics, providing critical insights into the origin of mass and the fundamental workings of the universe.

Nevertheless, the coherence of our universe at all levels, in whatever paradigm we look at it, the amazing beauty, organization and complexity in my mind has theological implications, unless one is already biased towards agnosticism or atheism.

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Allah created the universe or the multiverse through mathematics  بِالْحَقِّ