“And in the earth are neighbouring tracts, and gardens of grapes, and green crops, and date-palms, growing into two or three from a single stem, or otherwise, watered with the same water; yet some of them We make more excellent than others to eat. Verily, in these things there are signs for the people who understand.” (I) This noble verse comes at the beginning of Surah Ar-Ra‘d (The Thunder), a chapter revealed in Makkah comprised of 43 verses after the basmallah (In the name of Allah, Most ... [Continue Reading]
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The sea set on fire?
“And by the sea kept filled (or it will be fire kindled on the Day of Resurrection)” (I) This Qur’anic verse also comes in the context of an oath to emphasize the special significance of the subject matter by which the oath is given, as Allah (all glory be to Him) is definitely above the need to give such an oath. Now, what is the special significance of the ocean that is set on fire? Both water and fire were never thought to co-exist, as water quiches fire, and fire sets water to boiling and ... [Continue Reading]
A Scientist’s interpretation of references to Embryology in the Qur’an
A Scientist’s Interpretation of References to Embryology in the Qur’an This was a document published by Professor Keith Moore in the Journal of the Islamic Medical Association, 1986: vol.18, Page 15-16 outlining key points relating to embryology in the Qur’an Source: Professor Keith Leon Moore [External/non-QP] ... [Continue Reading]
Embryology in the Qur’an: The ‘Alaqah Stage
The Qur’an mentions the term ‘alaqah' as the second stage of human prenatal development. The word ‘alaqah according to many linguistic Arabic dictionaries has several meanings: “leech”, “coagulated blood”, “blood clot”, or “the early stage of the embryo”. In this illustrated essay, the term ‘alaqah is defined and described in detail. The general shape of the embryo is described, internal events such as the formation of blood and closed vessels are mentioned as well as the attachment of the ... [Continue Reading]
The human heart in the glorious Quran
The human heart is mentioned (132) times in the Glorious Qur'an, besides several other notions under 50th the metaphoric expressions "human chest Fou'ad" or the inner in both the singular and the plural forms. Of these Qur'anic statements, some describe this sentient organ as having the capacity of being a center of reasoning, intentions and decision – making. Consequently, human hearts can either be healthy or diseased. Healthy (or soft hearts) can have their humane attitude and balanced ... [Continue Reading]