Understanding Numbers in the Quran: How Tall Was Prophet Adam? How Long Did Prophet Nuh Live? How long did it take to create the earth?
The Quran mentions many numbers, often in reference to events or descriptions of people and prophets. But how should we understand these numbers, literally or metaphorically? Let us explore two famous cases: the height of Adam (peace be upon him) and the lifespan of Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him). Literal vs. metaphorical in the…