for the ascent of heavy bodies into the air is confirmed by recurrent, well-known reports concerning numerous events. Among them is the throne of Bilqis, which was borne from Yemen to al-Shām in a single instant, when Solomon said:

“O council, which of you will bring me her throne before they come to me in submission?”
A mighty jinn said, “I shall bring it to you before you rise from your seat; I am indeed strong and trustworthy.”
But the one who possessed knowledge of the Book said, “I shall bring it to you before your glance returns to you.”
When he saw it set firmly before him, he exclaimed, “This is by the grace of my Lord, to test me whether I am grateful or ungrateful. Whoever is grateful, his gratitude benefits only himself; and whoever is ungrateful, my Lord is self-sufficient, generous.”
He then said, “Disguise her throne for her; let us see whether she will be guided or whether she will be of those who are not guided.” (Qur’an 27:38-41)

Another example is the wind that carried Solomon—peace be upon him—and his army: it would lift the carpet into the air while he sat upon it with his companions. Likewise, the towns of the people of Lot were raised aloft and then flung into the air. A further proof is the Night Journey to Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem), through which the truthfulness of the Messenger became manifest. By these examples the reply to their denial of the splitting of the moon is also made clear, for their principal argument in that matter