For centuries, scientists have debated the nature of space. Is it a vacuum, a void, or something more? The traditional view—championed by Newton, Einstein, and modern physics—defines space as a fabric or vacuum, shaped by gravity and energy. But what if space is not empty at all? What if space is an element in itself, more akin to a liquid than a void? This idea stems from deeper reflection on cosmic movement, religious texts, and observable behaviors in celestial mechanics.
Floating in Orbit and the Element of Space
The Quran makes an intriguing statement about celestial bodies “floating in orbit.” This suggests motion through a medium. In our physical experience, nothing floats in emptiness—buoyancy requires a substance. So, what if space is that substance? If we treat space as an element, a liquid-like entity, we can begin to reinterpret celestial movement not as floating through nothing, but as interaction within a medium.
The Whirlpool Analogy and Stellar Orbits
Imagine a moving sun traveling in a specific direction—horizontally or vertically—through this liquid space. Its motion would create ripples, or waves, much like a stone dropped in water or a spiral formed by a spinning object. Planets following the sun would not be in static orbits but rather riding waves created by this motion. This could explain why planets maintain distance, speed, and position.
If the sun is moving horizontally, it would create wrinkles or waves in the liquid space. Some planets, positioned lower in the wave trough, would feel stronger gravitational forces, while others higher in the crest would experience less. This explains orbital diversity and possible anomalies in gravity across our solar system.
Liquid vs. Fabric Model of Space
The common analogy of space as a “fabric” works well in two dimensions—useful for describing outward movement. However, the universe exists in three dimensions. Movement occurs not only horizontally but vertically and spirally. A fabric analogy breaks down in a 3D context. If space is a liquid, it accounts for expansion, multidirectional movement, and the suspension of celestial bodies more completely.
Liquid space also helps explain why celestial objects do not simply get thrown away from spinning systems like the sun. In a tornado or whirlpool, the center pulls objects in. Similarly, a moving sun in a spiral pattern through liquid space could be creating a gravitational whirlpool, drawing planets into stable orbits while still allowing expansion.
The Role of Singularity and Constant Energy Feed
If the universe emerged from a singularity and is still expanding, then something must be feeding this expansion. In a liquid model, this makes sense: energy from the singularity continues to create more of the space-element, pushing galaxies outward. Unlike energy or light, which cannot fill space on their own, a substance-like space can expand and carry objects within it, like leaves floating in a river.
Conclusion: A Liquid Cosmos
This theory challenges the vacuum-based model of space and proposes a liquid-like element constantly expanding, rippling, and guiding celestial movement. It is a model that aligns better with three-dimensional motion, supports the ongoing expansion of the universe, and may provide new insights into gravity, orbit stability, and the future of space travel. Most importantly, it is an invitation to re-explore ancient wisdom and modern science through a new lens—where space is not the absence of matter, but a mysterious, dynamic presence shaping everything in existence.