Ocean depths and Internal Waves according to the Quran

The Quran mentions the sea and its properties in several verses, but it does not specifically refer to ocean depths or internal waves. However, some Quranic verses can be interpreted as describing ocean phenomena that could be related to internal waves or deep ocean processes.

From a scientific perspective, the ocean depths refer to the different layers or zones that exist beneath the ocean's surface, which can be divided into several zones based on depth and light penetration. These zones include the epipelagic zone, the mesopelagic zone, the bathypelagic zone, the abyssopelagic zone, and the hadalpelagic zone. Each zone has its own distinct characteristics such as temperature, pressure, and light levels, which determine the types of organisms that can survive there.

Internal waves are waves that occur within a fluid body, such as the ocean, and can result from density differences between layers of water. These waves can travel long distances and have significant impacts on the ocean's ecosystem and circulation patterns.

The Quran mentions the sea and its properties in several verses, such as in Surah Al-Rahman (55:19-20) where it says, "He has let free the two seas, meeting together. Between them is a barrier, which none of them can transgress." This verse can be interpreted as referring to the meeting of saltwater and freshwater, which can create internal waves at the interface.

In Surah Al-Furqan (25:53), it is said, "And it is He who has let free the two seas, one palatable and sweet, and the other salty and bitter, and He has set a barrier and a complete partition between them." This verse could be interpreted as describing the differences in density between saltwater and freshwater, which can create internal waves or other ocean processes.

Also, Quran 24:40 states:

"Or [the unbelievers' state] is like the darkness in a deep sea: it is covered by waves, above which are waves, above which are clouds. Darkness, one above another, if a man stretches out his hand, he will not see it. He for whom Allah has not given light, there is no light."

This verse is a metaphorical description of the state of the unbelievers. The darkness in the deep sea represents their state of ignorance and lack of guidance. The waves, clouds, and darkness upon darkness represent the layers of obstacles and confusion that prevent them from seeing the truth.

Overall, while the Quran does not provide a scientific explanation for ocean depths or internal waves, some Quranic verses can be interpreted as referring to ocean phenomena that can be explained by scientific principles. The Quran often uses analogies and metaphors to convey its messages, and it is important to interpret these verses in the context of the time and culture in which they were written, and some Quranic verses can be interpreted as referring to ocean phenomena that could be related to these concepts.