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Human Embryonic Development

In order to appreciate the statements of the Qur’ān better, it is imperative we present a summary of the most up to date findings in the science of embryology. The following has been abridged from the works of the leading scientists in the field, namely, ‘The Developing Human - Clinically Oriented Embryology’ 9th Edition (2013) by Prof. Dr. Keith L. Moore and Dr. Persaud, ‘Langman’s Medical Embryology’ 13th Edition (2015) by Dr. T.W. Sadler and ‘Larsen’s Human Embryology’...

By Quran Project 08/11/2023

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Human Embryonic Development

08/11/2023

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Behavioural Patterns of Species are like Humans

وَمَا مِنْ دَابَّةٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا طَائِرٍ يَطِيرُ بِجَنَاحَيْهِ إِلَّا أُمَمٌ أَمْثَالُكُمْ“And there is no creature on [or within] the earth or bird that f...

08/11/2023

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Frontal Lobe of the Brain

كَلَّا لَئِنْ لَمْ يَنْتَهِ لَنَسْفَعًا بِالنَّاصِيَةِ نَاصِيَةٍ كَاذِبَةٍ خَاطِئَةٍ“No! If he does not desist, We will surely drag him by the forelock - A lying, sinn...

08/11/2023

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The Skin - Sensation of Pain

Shaykh Zindani said, “People used to believe that all the parts of the human body feel pain regardless of where a person is struck, until the advancement of anatomy revealed the truth that not all parts of the body feel pain and that it is only the...

08/11/2023

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The Uniqueness of Fingertips

In 1823 - Jan Purkinje, a Czech physiologist and professor of anatomy at the University of Breslau, published a thesis discussing nine fingerprint patterns.In 1858 – William Herschel, alluded to the fact that fingerprints are different from o...

08/11/2023

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Chlorophyll - The Green Pigment

‘Chlorophyll’ is the only ‘factory’ on Earth that produces food: it is the green pigment that converts energy from the sun’s energy, carbon dioxide and water to produce food for man and animals and this is referred to as ‘chlorophyll a’...

08/11/2023

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The Qur'an on Duality in Creation

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ الْأَزْوَاجَ كُلَّهَا مِمَّا تُنبِتُ الْأَرْضُ وَمِنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ وَمِمَّا لَا يَعْلَمُونَ“Exalted is He who created all...

08/11/2023

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The Qur'an on the Origin of Life in Water

وَجَعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَاء كُلَّ شَيْءٍ حَيٍّ أَفَلَا يُؤْمِنُونَ“...and We made from water every living thing? Then will they not believe?” Qur’ān 21:30The origin of life is now such a bas...

08/11/2023

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The Lowest Point on Earth

In the early 7th century, the two most powerful empires at the time were the Roman [eastern - Byzantine] and Persian Empires. Around 614-15 C.E. the two empires went to war in Greater-Syria, with the Romans (Byzantines) suffering a severe defeat at t...

08/11/2023

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The Orbital Movement of the Sun and the Moon

The Orbital Movement of the Sun and the Moonوَهُوَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ اللَّيْلَ وَالنَّهَارَ وَالشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ كُلٌّ فِي فَلَكٍ يَسْبَحُونَ“And it is He who cr...

30/10/2023

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Spacetime - Papyrus Scroll

Spacetime - Papyrus ScrollJohn A. Wheeler, one of the leading physicists of the 20th century, coined the term ‘Black Hole’ and helped develop the theory of nuclear fission. He co-authored the classic text ‘Gravitation’ with 2017 Nobel Pr...

30/10/2023

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Early Universe in a state of Smoke

Early Universe in a state of ‘Smoke’The science of modern cosmology, observational and theoretical, clearly indicates that, at one point in time, the whole universe was nothing but a cloud of ‘smoke’ [i.e. an opaque highly dense and hot gaseo...

30/10/2023

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The Spherical Shape of the Earth

The Spherical Shape of the Earth يُكَوِّرُ اللَّيْلَ عَلَى النَّهَارِ وَيُكَوِّرُ النَّهَارَ عَلَى اللَّيْلِ“...He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the nigh...

30/10/2023

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The Expanding Universe

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30/10/2023

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The Big Bang Theory - Historic Preamble

The ‘Big Bang Theory’ - Historic PreambleThe enormously vast universe has been the object of curiosity since time immemorial. Greek philosophers, including Aristotle, believed that the Universe had always existed and would continue to do so etern...

30/10/2023

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The Qur'an and Scientific Advancement

This 80 page Book is a new version of 'Scientific Truths of the Qur'an.' It is high-colour edition which is ideal for viewing on Tablets and phone devices.The miraculous nature of the Qur'an lies in the knowledge it contains a...

27/10/2014

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The Biological Clock in Plants

The Biological Clock in PlantsMany plants have a biological clock containing details of their own structure and other life forms that assist them with pollination and that bears a literal resemblance to a computer. The existence of this biological cl...

23/01/2014

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Scientific Truths in The Qur'an

"And it was not [possible] for this Qur'an to be produced by other than God....there is no doubt [it is] from the Lord of the worlds" - Qur'an 10:37Worldwide Launch: Scientific Truths in the Qur'anIn this latest publication from The Qur'an Proje...

28/10/2013

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NewStatesman: God and the Big Bang

The Qur'an Project placed the following article/advertisement in the 100 year Special Collectors Edition of the New Statesman.This is available to purchase from 18th July 2013God and The Big BangQur'anic Integrity and Scientific Advancement"Do not th...

18/07/2013

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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 descr...

25/04/2013

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Creation of Man

"and then We brought it forth as another creation. So Blessed is God, the Best of creators" (I)The miraculous ayah under discussion in this article is located in the beginnings of Surah al-Mu'minun (The Believers). It is a Makkan Surah and has a tota...

25/04/2013

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The Fig, the Olive and Mount Sinai

“By the fig and the olive; By Mount Sinai; By this City of Security (Makkah)”(I)These ayahs are the opening ayahs of Surah at-Tin (The Figs), a Makkan Surah and one of the shortest in the Holy Qur’an; it has only eight ayahs after The Bismillah...

21/04/2013

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The Fruits' Colour

“See you not that Allah sends down water (rain) from the sky, and We produce therewith fruits of various colours” (I)This ayah appears in the second half of Surah Fatir, which was revealed in Makkah. The Surah gets its name, Fatir (Originator), f...

20/04/2013

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And tall date-palms, with ranged clusters

“And tall date-palms, with ranged clusters” (I)This verse appears towards the beginning of Surah Qaf, a Makkan Surah whose main theme is the final revelation, the resurrection of man (on the Day of Judgement) and the disbelievers’ rejection of ...

20/04/2013

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The mountains created as pegs (or pickets)

"Have We not made the earth as a bed, And the mountains as pegs? (I)Literally, the word “mountain” (Latin Montanus) is described as “a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill.”The Dictionary of Ge...

20/04/2013

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The mountains as stabilizers for the earth..

"And the mountains He has fixed firmly, (To be) a provision and benefit for you and your cattle." (I)In these two Qur’anic verses it is explicitly stated that the stabilization of the Earth by means of its mountains was a specific stage in the long...

20/04/2013

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First House of Worship on Earth

“Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-‘Âlamîn (mankind and jinn)”(I)This Holy ayah comes in the middle of Surah Al-Imran; which is a Madinan Surah and ...

20/04/2013

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The link between the formation of mountains & rivers and paths

“And He has affixed into the earth mountains standing firm, lest it should shake with you; and rivers and roads, that you may guided yourselves” (I)This ayah appears towards the beginning of Surah An-Nahl (The Bee), a Makkan Surah, which gets its...

20/04/2013

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A moving (living) creature on earth

“There is not a moving (living) creature on earth, nor a bird that flies with its two wings, but are communities like you. We have neglected nothing in the Book, then unto their Lord they (all) shall be gathered.”This ayah is found in the first q...

20/04/2013

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The Spider's Web

"… but verily, the frailest (weakest) of houses is the spider’s house - if they knew" (I)This Qura'nic verse appears at the beginning of the second part of Surah al-'Ankabût (The Spider). It is a Makkan surah and has a total number of 69 a...

20/04/2013

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"We made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?"

“We made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?"This ayah is in Surah Al-Anbiyaa which was revealed in Makkah and has 112 ayahs. The main theme of the Surah revolves around faith:believing in Allah, His a...

16/04/2013

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The Forehead

Allah, the Almighty, says: “Nay! If he (Abu Jahl) ceases not, We will catch him by the forehead. A lying, sinful forehead” (I)The Scientific Fact:The human brain consists of three main lobes; the frontal lobe, t...

13/04/2013

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The Pain Feeling

Allah, the Almighty, says: “Surely! Those who disbelieved in Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) We shall burn them in Fire. As often as their skins are roasted through, We sha...

13/04/2013

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Water Masses Mixed But Distinguishable

Allah, the Almighty, says: “He has let loosed the two seas meeting together. Between them is a barrier which none of them can transgress. Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinn and men) deny? Out of them both come out pea...

13/04/2013

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Properties of Deep Seas

Allah, the Almighty, said:“Or (the unbelievers' state) is like the darkness of a fathomless sea which is covered by waves above which are waves above which are clouds, layers of darkness, one upon the other. If he puts out his hand, he can scarcely...

13/04/2013

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The Lowest area on Earth

Allah, the Almighty, says: “Alif Lam Mim, The Romans have been defeated in the lowest land, and they, after their defeat, will be victorious within three to nine years. The decision of the matter, before and after (these events) is only wi...

13/04/2013

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Constriction of breasts in the sky

Allah, the Almighty, says: “And whomsoever Allah wills to guide, He opens his breast to Islam; and whomsoever He wills to send astray, He makes his breast closed and constricted, as if he is climbing up to the sky” (I)The Scientific Facts:Th...

02/04/2013

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The sun is a great lamp, and the moon gives light

cSource: International Commission on Scientific Signs in the Qur'an and the Sunnah [External/non-QP]...

02/04/2013

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"By Heaven with its returning system"

"By Heaven with its returning system"The Scientific FactsThe atmosphere returns vaporized water in the form of rain.The atmosphere receives many meteors and returns them to outer space.The atmosphere returns the harmful rays that kill living creature...

02/04/2013

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STARS THAT HIDE AND MOVE SWIFTLY

Allah, the Almighty, says:“So verily, I swear by the stars that recede (i.e. disappear during the day and appear during the night). And by the (cleaning) stars that move swiftly and hide themselves” (I)The Scientific Fact:Black holes are the late...

02/04/2013

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Qur'anic Verses with Basic Geologic Concepts of Mountains

In 12 distinctive verses, the Qur’an (which is principally a book of divine guidance) outlines the basic geologic concepts of mountains as follows:That mountains are not just the lofty elevations seen on the surface of the Earth, but their downward...

31/03/2013

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Who sends down water (rain) from the sky?

“It is He Who sends down water (rain) from the sky, and with it We bring forth vegetation of all kinds, and out of it We bring forth green stalks, from which We bring forth thick clustered grain.” (I)Surat Al-An’am was revealed in Makkah and is...

31/03/2013

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Allah is the Creator of all things

“Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the Wakil (Trustee, Disposer of all affairs, Guardian) over all things.” (I)This blessed ayah comes at the beginning of the last fifth of Surah Az-Zumar, which is a Makkan Surah composed of 75 ayahs ...

24/03/2013

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"And in the earth are neighbouring tracts..."

“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. ...

24/03/2013

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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 (a...

23/03/2013

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Earthquakes in the Qur’an

Despite the fact that earth scientists understand the mechanism by which earthquakes can take place, they are losing faith in their ability to predict such disasters. The Glorious Qur'an emphasizes the fact that nothing happens in the universe w...

23/03/2013

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Brought forth Iron into the earth

The Glorious Qur'an contains a distinct "Surah" (Chapter) entitled "Al-Hadid" (The Iron) which emphasizes in one of its verses (Verse 25) the following two facts:1.That iron was sent down to Earth i.e. it is of a celestial (extra-terrestrial) origin....

23/03/2013

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The Faulted (Rifted) Earth

“And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants)” - Surah At-Tariq (The Night-Comer):V12This Qur'anic verse comes in the context of an oath, while Allah (all glory is to Him) is definitely above giving such a pledge. Consequently...

23/03/2013

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New BBC Article affirms Ayat of the Quran

New BBC Article affirms Ayat of the Qur’an –Animals Guided by Stars.In the Qur’an, Allah [swt] informs us that one of the wisdoms behind the creation of the stars is their usage in guiding.In a BBC article dated 24th Jan...

25/02/2013

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New BBC Article affirms Ayat of the Quran

New BBC Article affirms Ayat of the Qur’an – Animals Guided by Stars.In the Qur’an, Allah [swt] informs us that one of the wisdoms behind the creation of the stars is their usage in guiding.I...

24/02/2013

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The Quran and Modern Science

Ever since the dawn of human life on this planet, Man has always sought to understand Nature, his own place in the scheme of Creation and the purpose of Life itself. In this quest for Truth, spanning many centuries and diverse civilizations, organize...

16/02/2013

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The Miracles of The Qu'ran

For Muslims, the Holy Qur'an is an inexhaustible and hauntingly beautiful source of guidance, consolation and enlightenment. Above all, it is the very Word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and protected for all time against falsifica...

16/02/2013

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The Quran - The Miracle of Miracles

This is a brief book which explains the meanings and the definitions of the miracle. It also takes a look at some of the scientific facts mentioned in the Quran which modern scientists, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, affirm as true....

16/02/2013

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A collection of wise sayings

This book, AI-Fawaid: A Collection of Wise Sayings is one of the well-known compilations of Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah, who is well known by the name Ibn Al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy upon him). This blessed book is not like others that simply co...

16/02/2013

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