The Curiosity of Black Holes: What Happens When Objects Fall In?

Black holes, mysterious and awe-inspiring regions of space-time, continue to fascinate scientists and the general public alike. Let's delve into what happens when objects fall into a black hole and explore the theories surrounding them, including the possibility of wormholes and white holes.

Objects Falling into Black Holes

As objects approach a black hole, they are drawn in by its immense gravitational pull. Despite the common belief that they fall into an unyielding singularity, the journey isn't as straightforward as it might seem. According to some theories, such as those proposed by Penrose, black holes might have wormhole entrances leading to white holes. However, this is still a subject of intense debate and investigation.

What Happens During Fall?

As objects fall towards the central singularity, they do not reach the center in the same way that objects falling to Earth do not reach the Earth's center. Instead, they are added to the mass of the black hole, often being destroyed in the process and transforming into degenerate matter. This transformation is not just theoretical; it leads to a significant increase in the black hole's gravitational attraction. The gravitons (force carriers of gravity) from the object and the black hole merge, enhancing the already formidable gravity of the black hole.

Discrepancies in Theory

While the traditional theories of black holes suggest a one-way trip, data from astrophysical observations have raised questions. For instance, Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) re-ionize and eject accreted disc matter through axial opposing helical quasar jet outflows. This process is inconsistent with the old theories, which predict a more straightforward and unidirectional motion. Such discrepancies highlight the need for further research and alternative models to fully understand these phenomena.

The Sun's Journey Through a Black Hole

According to some speculative theories, not only does the matter not escape from a black hole, but it may also have a more fascinating journey. In the case of a sun or star wandering close to a black hole, it is torn apart and loses its luminosity. The material continues to collapse through a process that leads it to a black hole, traveling through the fabric of spacetime. This journey is described as traveling through the 7 heavens until it reaches a position below Allah's throne before falling in prostration and seeking permission to rise again via the east pathway. This journey is illustrated in the Quran, specifically in Surah Kahf 18:83, where the story of Dhul Qarnayn, who observed these phenomena, is recounted.

Beyond Black Holes: The Possibility of White Holes

The idea of white holes, which are theoretical opposites of black holes, adds another layer of complexity. White holes are supposed to allow matter and energy to exit, but not enter. However, finding evidence of white holes is challenging since they only appear temporarily to allow new stars or suns to form and then vanish once their task is completed. This ephemeral nature makes it difficult to locate and observe them directly.

Proving the Existence of White Holes

According to the Quranic narrative, in Surah Kahf, the concept of a sun rising in the east and setting in the west, as well as the journey of stars and planets, provides evidence for the existence of white holes. The only way to prove the existence of white holes is by looking for new stars or suns in locations such as globular clusters where they were not previously observed. This aligns with the idea that black holes and white holes are part of an interstellar cycle, with new stars emerging from these locations.

While the scientific community continues to explore these theories, the study of black holes and white holes remains an ongoing quest to understand the universe's most mysterious and fascinating phenomena.