ZUGSPITZE - GERMANY HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
ONESTUDIO TRIP UP ZUGSPITZE - HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN GERMANY
The Qur'an draws attention to a very important geological function of mountains:
In other verses, this role of the mountains is pointed out by a comparison with "pegs":
This vital role of mountains, which has been discovered by modern geological and seismic research, was revealed in the Qur'an centuries ago as an example of the supreme wisdom in Allah's creation.
The Qur'an draws attention to a very important geological function of mountains:
We placed firmly embedded mountains on the earth, so it would not move under them… (Qur'an, 21:31)
The verse states that mountains perform the function of preventing shocks in the Earth. This fact was not known by anyone at the time the Qur'an was revealed. It was, in fact, brought to light only recently, as a result of the findings of modern geological research.
Formerly, it was thought that mountains were merely protrusions rising above the surface of the Earth. However, scientists realised that this was not actually the case, and that those parts known as the mountain root extended down as far as 10-15 times their own height. With these features, mountains play a similar role to a nail or peg firmly holding down a tent. For example, Mount Everest, the summit of which stands approximately 9 km above the surface of the Earth, has a root deeper than 125 km.
"Have We not made the earth as a bed and the mountains its pegs? (AlQur'an 78:6-7)
This vital role of mountains, which has been discovered by modern geological and seismic research, was revealed in the Qur'an centuries ago as an example of the supreme wisdom in Allah's creation.
… [He] cast firmly embedded mountains on the earth so that it would not move under you… (Qur'an, 31:10)
Schematic section. Mountains, like pegs, have deep roots embedded in the ground. (Andre Cailleux and J. Moody Stuart, Anatomy of the Earth (McGraw-Hill Companies: 1968), 220.)
If your flight from Malaysia arrives at Munich airport in the afternoon around 2pm, quickly buy a tourist train ticket to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in time to check-in before 6pm in the local Hotel for a good night rest. After a heavy cereal German breakfast with an apple into the pocket as lunch, pray that the sun shines and board the train to the mountains. A mountain train(fantastic German technology) will bring you through the tunnel UP THE MOUNTAIN TO THE PEAK! At precisely 2962 metres above sea level, Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany and home to 3 glaciers and Germany's highest ski resort.
Upon reaching the top, enjoy the 360 degree panoramic view (with DSLRs Nikon busy Clicking, of course) that opens up to a very impressive view of 400 mountain peaks in 4 countries. SubhanaAllah.
A VERTICAL tram trip down Zugspitze with the surrounding cloud shall be another breath exasperating experience.