Why does Allah make a special mention of finger tips in Al Qur'an

Many non Muslims mock Qur'an, the fourth and the final Divine Scripture, to be a book written by Islamic Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم). And a lot of arguments have been presented to press upon others the "basis" of their accusation. Unfortunately, many such critics of Al Qur'an have never tried to view Qur'an with an open and rationale mind. Because only an unbiased researcher can find the wisdom contained in each word of Qur'an, which even the people of Arabia of more than 1400 years ago in particular, and religious scholars of other religion could decipher. In fact it was very late in the 18th-19th centuries that men of wisdom started to understand some, if not all, of the Divine wisdom of Qur'an.

Today, in this post of our, we will present the fourth verse from Surah 75. Al-Qiyamat (The Resurrection) and try to understand "Why does Allah make a special mention of finger tips" specially with regard to the Day of Resurrection. 

The Verse:

بَلَىٰ قَادِرِينَ عَلَىٰ أَن نُّسَوِّيَ بَنَانَهُ

“Yes indeed! We are able to restore even his very fingertips.”

Let’s unpack why “finger-tips (banānah)” are specifically mentioned — both theologically and scientifically — and how classical and modern scholars have understood this verse.

Context of the Verse

This verse comes in the passage (75:1–6) that addresses those who deny resurrection and mock the idea that humans can be re-created after death:

“Does man think We will not assemble his bones? Yes indeed! We are able to restore even his very fingertips.”

So the verse is a response to skeptics — those who thought that once a person’s bones had decayed, resurrection was impossible.

Meaning of “banānah” (بَنَانَ)

Arabic linguists like Ibn Fāris and Al-Rāghib al-Asfahānī define banān as: “The tips of fingers — the ends of the hands where the prints are.”

This refers to the fine extremities of the hand, the most detailed, delicate, and distinctive parts of the body.

Classical Tafsīr explanations

• Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr: Ibn Kathīr highlights precision — that if Allah can reproduce the most minute and unique part of you, then reassembling the rest of your body is even easier.
• Tafsīr al-Ṭabarī: So, it’s a symbol of divine precision — God won’t just re-create your body vaguely, but exactly as it was, even in the smallest particulars.
• Al-Rāzī (Mafātīḥ al-Ghayb):  Al-Rāzī explains that: “The fingers and their tips are among the most subtle and complex parts of the human body, used in writing, craftsmanship, and distinction. Mentioning them is to show that Allah’s power covers even the most intricate details.”

As can be seen that from the 14th century exegetes to later centuries, the Muslims scholars too started to refine their findings about this verse and uniqueness of the very thin lines engraved on the finger tips of every human being.

Scientific dimension (Modern reflection)

Though the Qur’an is not a science book, many modern scholars see a remarkable harmony here with modern discovery of fingerprints:

• Every fingertip has a unique pattern
• 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 one person to another. This makes the fingerprint an exclusive characteristic of each person. 
• Science finally came to know of this hidden wisdom of Qur'an and concluded that Fingerprints are unique to each individual — even identical twins differ. And that these remain unchanged throughout life.

Hence, when Allah says: 

“We are able to restore even his fingertips,” it may allude to Recreating a person’s exact identity — down to their unique fingerprint.

This was unknown to humankind at the time of the revelation of Al Qur'an on Prophet Muhammad ﷺ which is a subtle reflection of Divine omniscience.

• Symbolic significance: Fingertips symbolize individuality and identity.

So, Allah is saying: “Do you think We cannot reassemble you? We can even reconstruct the tiny lines that distinguish you from all others.”

Thus, the verse emphasizes: (1) Perfect precision in resurrection, and (2) Individual accountability — you will rise as you, not someone else.

Broader Qur’anic consistency

The recreation and resurrection of man is not limited to this verse alone. There are other verses in other that reinforce this:

• “Does man think We shall not assemble his bones?” (75:3)
• “He will call them, and they will answer Him with praise.” (17:52)
• “He who created them the first time will bring them back.” (36:79)

So, Qur’an 75:4 is not isolated — it complements the broader Qur’anic assertion that resurrection is both logical and within Allah’s power.

Spiritual and moral message

• For the believer: It deepens faith in Allah’s absolute knowledge and creative power.
• For the denier: It removes all excuses — you will return exactly as you were.
• For all humans: It reminds us that every detail of our being — and every deed — is recorded and known to Allah.

Thus, through His revelations, Allah mentions the finger-tips to highlight His perfect creative precision —  that even the most minute, individual, and unique detail of every human being will be recreated exactly as before on the Day of Resurrection.

In fact the mention of fingertips to demonstrate Allah's omnipotence and ability to perfectly recreate every part of a human body, including the most intricate and unique details, to challenge the disbelief of those who doubt resurrection. This verse also serves as a testament to Allah's infinite knowledge and power, as modern science has recognized that each person's fingerprints are unique identifiers. 

This verse has been shared to apprise the Divine Wisdom to rejecters of Qur'an as a Divine Scripture and show them how Divine Wisdom came to be deciphered  some 11-12 centuries after the revelation of Qur'an. Only an arrogant and stubborn would still hold on to his accusation after reading this single verse from Qur'an. This is not the only verse that shuns any notion of Qur'an being man written. 

You may lie to view a short video clip on the subject of fingerprints in Qur'an by one of the eminent Muslim scholars of present times, Dr Zakir A Naik:

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

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Mathematical correlation in Qur'an baffle those who claim that Qur'an has been written by man

Ever since the advent of Islam and revelation of Qur'an on the last of the prophets, Muhammad ﷺ, Qur'an and its contents have been debated, contested or even claimed that it is a man written document borrowing information from the earlier Divine scriptures. At the time of its revelation, the pagan of Makkah were very good at poetry and they dismissed Muhammad ﷺ being a poet and Qur'an as his collection of poetic thoughts. 

Even at that time, to rebut the rejecters of Qur'an, Allah asked them to produce one single verse like that of Qur'an or even near to it and despite their best efforts the pagan poets and intellectual could not do so. The question thus arises why is it not humanly possible to replicate Qur'an. The plain answer is that Qur'an is a well packed document where each verse perfectly fits into its place and interconnects it to other verses, same as mathematical complexities are bounded together.

And it is for this reason that men of wisdom, intellect and critical thinking have started to understand the mathematical correlation between verses of Qur'an, the numerical indicators that perfectly match the scientific knowledge of day, something that was amiss at the time of revelation of Qur'an. 

It is for this reason that Qur'an is revered as the word of Allah by Muslims, and its authenticity and miraculous nature are fundamental aspects of Islamic belief. While mathematics or scientific methods cannot "prove" religious truths in a direct, empirical way, there are aspects of the Quran that many scholars, both Muslim and non-Muslim, have pointed to as signs of its divine origin, including some aspects that appear to be linked to mathematical structures. 

Here are some ways in which mathematics is thought to be associated with the Quran:

Numerical Patterns in the Quran

• The Frequency of Certain Words: Some scholars have observed that certain words in the Quran appear in specific frequencies that may hold mathematical significance. For instance, the word "day" ("yawm") appears 365 times in various forms, which some scholars suggest could be a symbolic reflection of the number of days in a year. Similarly, the word "month" ("shahr") appears 12 times, which correlates with the number of months in a year.
• The Use of the Number 7: The number 7 appears frequently in the Quran. There are seven heavens (Quran 67:3), seven days of the week, seven verses in the opening chapter (Al-Fatiha), and seven circumambulations around the Ka'bah during Hajj. This recurrent usage of 7 could be seen as a reflection of a divine mathematical structure.

The Mathematical Miracle of the Quran's Structure

• Symmetry in the Quranic Text: One of the key mathematical features often pointed out is the symmetry between the number of times certain phrases or concepts appear. For example:
• The word "believers" ("mu’minun") appears 79 times in the Quran, and the word "disbelievers" ("kafirun") also appears 79 times.
• The word "angel" ("mala'ika") appears 88 times, and the word "devil" ("shayatin") also appears 88 times.
• Such symmetry is seen by many as an indication of the divine organization of the Quranic text.

The Mathematical Concept of Miraculous Numerical Structure

• The Number 19: One of the most well-known mathematical patterns discussed by some scholars is the number 19. The Quran’s chapter (Surah) 74 is called Al-Muddathir and contains 56 verses, but it is particularly significant because many Muslims have pointed to a series of mathematical properties of the number 19:
• Bismillah: The phrase “Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim” ("In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful") appears 114 times in the Quran, and when divided by 19, the number of occurrences of this phrase has specific mathematical significance.
• Scholars such as Rashad Khalifa have explored the idea that the number 19 plays a key role in the Quran’s structure, as the Quran’s length, the repetition of certain phrases, and the arrangement of verses are said to correspond to multiples of 19 in various ways.

Mathematical Coding and the Quranic Text

• Gematria (Abjad Numerology): This ancient Arabic numerical system, similar to Hebrew gematria, assigns numerical values to Arabic letters. When words are analyzed based on this system, some claim to find a mathematical structure or hidden codes within the Quran. For example, the numerical value of the word "Quran" (in Arabic: القرآن) can be explored and compared to other related words, revealing numerical relationships that some interpret as evidence of divine design.
• The Abjad System: The Abjad system, in which each Arabic letter has a specific numerical value, is sometimes used to draw connections between words or verses based on their numerical values. Some see patterns when words with the same numerical values appear in related contexts.

The Fibonacci Sequence and Quranic Verses: The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, etc.). Some proponents suggest that certain structures in the Quran's verses, surah lengths, and even word frequencies may correspond to Fibonacci numbers. However, these claims are often debated and may not always hold up under rigorous mathematical scrutiny.

The Concept of Equilibrium: The Quran reflects a deep sense of balance and equilibrium in nature and creation, which can be linked to mathematical principles. For example, in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:7), Allah mentions that He "has raised the sky and established the balance (mizan)," referring to a divine order in nature that is in harmony, which resonates with the laws of physics, chemistry, and mathematics that govern the universe.

Cosmic Order and Mathematical Laws

• The Quran speaks of the creation of the universe, the balance in nature, the movement of celestial bodies, and the mathematical precision of the natural world. In Surah Al-Anbiya (21:33), it states: "It is He who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon, each floating in an orbit." This aligns with modern scientific understanding of celestial mechanics, which relies heavily on mathematics.
• Order in Creation: Numerous references in the Quran (such as in Surah Al-Mulk, 67:3) talk about the perfection of the created world, which can be interpreted as a reference to the mathematical order present in nature.

The Uniqueness of the Quran’s Linguistic Structure: The Arabic language of the Quran is unique in its structure and rhythm, with some experts suggesting that it contains linguistic and mathematical patterns that enhance the poetic and rhetorical beauty of the text. The balance and rhythm of verses (known as Saj') also point to an underlying structure that some link to mathematical principles of harmony and proportion.

Limitations of Mathematical Proofs

While these numerical patterns and structures are intriguing, it's important to note that mathematics alone cannot serve as definitive proof of the Quran's divine origin. Mathematical patterns may point to a higher level of order or design, but the ultimate proof of the Quran’s truthfulness lies in its theological and spiritual messages, the consistency of its teachings, and the profound impact it has had on the lives of millions of people for over 1,400 years.

You may now like to watch an interesting video and discover the incredible true story of Dr. Jeffrey Lang, a committed atheist mathematician who set out to disprove the Quran and ended up embracing Islam through mathematical evidence and baffled by the mathematical connections he reverted to  Islam:

The mathematical properties discussed above are seen by many Muslims and non Muslims as signs or ayat (signs) of the Quran's divine nature, but these should be understood as part of a broader, multifaceted approach to understanding the Quran, which includes faith, reason, spiritual insight, and reflection, and of course an open mind to understand the Divine scriptures.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎)  help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may like to read more posts on similar theme in our series of posts related to: Divine Revelations in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries (Reference Page)

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The Isra (Night Journey) and The Miraj (Ascension to the Heavens) of Prophet Muhammad in the light of modern science

The entire universe is a stroke of Divine miracle to which science has yet to conclude a unanimous framework. And science may never know how was the universe created and how big it really is. Why, because these are Divine miracles which can not be explained by scientific discoveries and research so far developed till date. Yet, humans due their inborn curiosity continue to question these miracles to reach closer to the why to such creations and happenings.

The Isra and Miraj, two miraculous events in Islamic tradition that occurred during the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, are profound and often discussed from a spiritual, theological, and historical perspective. The events are described in the Qur'an and Hadith. However, many people attempt to understand these events in light of modern scientific knowledge, though it is important to recognize that these events are of a miraculous nature, beyond the natural laws we understand today.

Before we proceed with a possible answer in the light of scientific knowledge of today, let us briefly explain what really is the Night Journey and Ascension to the Heaves by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:

• The Isra refers to the journey of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from the Kaaba in Mecca to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem in a single night. The Qur'an mentions this event in Surah Al-Isra (17:1): "Glory be to the One who took His servant on a journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque, whose surroundings We have blessed..."
• The Miraj describes the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) ascent from Jerusalem to the heavens, where he met various prophets and ultimately stood before Allah. This event is often associated with the Prophet's spiritual purification and the establishment of the five daily prayers (Salah). This journey is described in both the Qur'an and Hadith. The Qur'an references the ascent in Surah Al-Najm (53:13-18), where it mentions that the Prophet was taken to the highest point in the universe.

We have already written a detailed post on The Miraculous Journey of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to Jerusalem (Israa) and Heavens (Mairaj), therefore we are omitting details of this Divine miracle here.

In light of modern knowledge, some scholars suggest that the Isra and Miraj could be understood metaphorically or allegorically. For instance:

• Metaphysical Interpretation: The events may represent a deeply spiritual journey rather than a literal, physical journey, emphasizing the Prophet's spiritual elevation and nearness to Allah.
• Quantum or Multidimensional Theories: Some modern thinkers, particularly those interested in reconciling religion and science, have speculated that concepts like "other dimensions" or parallel universes might provide a framework where such extraordinary events could happen. However, these ideas remain speculative and aren't definitive explanations.

Now we share a very informative video TIME TRAVEL of Prophet Muhammad? Shocking Secrets of MIRAJ- SCIENTIFIC Theory which may present to a possible dimension to this miracle. Students of science may ponder over it for further study and research. But remember, Divine Miracles have no explanations and are to be accepted as these happened.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎)  help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may like to read more posts on similar theme in our series of posts related to: Divine Revelations in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries (Reference Page)

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The mention of fingerprints in Qur'an led me to Islam (Revert Experiences)

Qur'an, the fourth and last Divine Scripture, is perhaps the easiest Divine religion of all. The six hundred plus pages of Qur'an, as against other books of faith with attached dozens of additional volumes, sums up the guidelines for the mankind to know what Islam is and how to enter into its fold. Putting in the most simple words it is book by our Creator, Allah, addressed to His creations, the mankind. It is this simplistic approach as against of multiple gods, that attracts non-Muslims from around the world to Islam.

I have shared the revert experience of many a non-Muslims, who Alhamdollilah, took their Shahadah previously. And each revert experience has a different start point from which the journey to reversion began. Today, I share an amazing revert experience of a born Catholic who could not come to turns with the notion of many gods and a God with associates. So this Italian sister Federica Tomassi faced with such dilemma, started her inclination towards Islam. Though she had made a mind to embrace Islam, she was still looking for something that could give her the final push into Islam, the most amazing and heartwarming religion, where while reading Qur'an one feels likes if Allah is speaking to its reader in most understandable and simple words. 

Although she read the first few pages of the Qur'an and the second Chapter, Surah 2. Al Baqarah (The Cow), she needed something that could lead her to Islam. While she was already wearing Hijab for it made her felt graceful and holy, she need something that could make her take her ultimate decision to revert to Islam. One day, she randomly opened the Qur'an, a copy of which has been keeping for long, she came to the verses 3-4 of Surah 75. Al Qiyamah (The Doomsday):

"Does man think that We cannot assemble his bones?", "Nay, We are able to put together in perfect order the very tips of his fingers." 

The mention of fingerprints in book that was revealed more than 1400 years ago really surprised her. How could someone know of this scientific fact which has only been recently discovered. Naturally no man could say  this on his own fourteen centuries ago. This revelation could only come the Creator who created the universe and His creations.

Herein under watch the video in which sister in Islam Federica Tomassi explains so eloquently her solo journey to Islam. And amazingly, she mentions Tahajjad (the late night voluntary prayer) as something which is the best of all forms of worship.

I do not know whether she would ever come across this post, but I really commend her for literally doing the whole thing of reversion on her own. Perhaps it for such truth seekers that in Qur'an Allah says: It is a book of guidance who have the foresight to find the wisdom in it.  Looks like Allah really chosen her, guided her. Subhan Allah. May after watch this video, other non-Muslims still mulling over to revert to Islam, get encouraged and take their Shahadah, which according to our sister really made her proud and honour to accept Allah as the Only God without any associates and assistants.

May Allah (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us have unflinching faith and trust in Divine Wisdom and decisions and should never lament for we do not know that something better has been planned for us by our most caring Lord. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

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To read personal accounts of many who have reverted to Islam, please visit our page: Embracing Islam: Revert Experiences.

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Divine Revelations in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries (Reference Page)

Qur'an is the last of the four Divine Scriptures that were revealed unto selected and revered prophets of God. However, it is the most criticized "Book" by the followers of the previous Book holders. It is generally claimed that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ "wrote" the Qur'an by taking excerpts from other Divine Scriptures when he used to go out with his trade caravans and getting to extract Divine knowledge from people of other religions. Further, the Qur'an is often ditched against science and questioned as to why it lacks scientific orientation, as if all three earlier scriptures are based on science.

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was an unlettered man upon whom Qur'an was revealed with Divine Wisdom that did not have answers by the most learned religious and other scholars of the time. Can you imagine an unlettered man predicting continuous expansion of the universe fifteen centuries ago or telling the balanced celestial movement of sun and moon and other stars? Or how could he know that there is something about the finger tips or the theory of Big Bang? In fact, most of the people look for "miracles" in Qur'an rather than interpreting the wisdom hidden in the revelations, which in itself are more than miracles.

There are umpteen number of debates that abound the social media on pitching Qur'an against science. But no one tries to clarify that like all Divine Scriptures, Qur'an too is a Book of Divine Wisdom, and not a book of science or fiction. One has to have a grasp of Qur'anic Arabic language to really understand Qur'an and get to know the wisdom hidden in each word of Qur'an. Why Qur'anic Arabic language? Because the commonly spoken Arabic language greatly differs from the Qur'anic language and one may go astray or misunderstood the Divine Wisdom. More often than not, critics of Islam and Qur'an read a translation and subject "their findings" to criticism. The difference between spoken and literary Arabic as the same as spoken and Shakespearean English.

In fact, all debates center on prophets and their lives but not on the Divine Wisdom contained in the Holy Scriptures. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ could listen to anecdotes of earlier prophets from others and insert in Qur'an, but how could he add things the knowledge of which was nonexistent during his times? The unanswered questions which are being answered now make Qur'an unique and full of Divine Wisdom.

We have made an endeavour to dig out knowledge and explanation of Divine Wisdom in number of our earlier posts. To add interest to those who need scientific explanation of Qur'an or to find scientific miracles in Qur'an, we have already published a few posts on the correlation between the Divine Revelations and Scientific Discoveries, so that those who want scientific answers could come to an ease and see how Divine Wisdom. And they would then understand that the Divine Wisdom that remained hidden and unanswered for more than last fourteen hundred years, when Qur'an was revelaed unto Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, has started to be validated as more and more research is carried out and more scintific discoveries unearthed. 

Please read our posts for details of Divine Revelations in the Qur'an, validated by Scientific Discoveries:

• Theory of Big Bang and formation of every living being with water
• The Isra (Night Journey) and  The Miraj (Ascension to the Heavens) of Prophet Muhammad in the light of modern science
• Separation of Two Seas
• Fingerprints
• The mention of fingerprints in Qur'an led me to Islam (Revert Experiences)
• Why does Allah make a special mention of finger tips in Al Qur'an
• Divine Revelations in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries: The Fingerprints
• The Colourful Striped Mountains of China and Peru mentioned in Quran
• Continuous expansion of the universe (being added)
• Celestial movement of stars (being added)
• Origin of the Iron ore (being added)
• Formation of human embryo and stages of its development (being added)
• Numerical miracle of Qur'an 
• Mathematical correlation in Qur'an baffle those who claim that Qur'an has been written by man

Let us start calling a spade a spade and do not contest Qur'an and start to read it objectively, correlating with latest scientific developments. And start to agree that Qur'an is a word of God as no human being could ever write a single line worth that in the Qur'an.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may also refer to our Reference Pages and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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Divine Revelations in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries: The Fingerprints

Our lives today revolve around our fingerprints. This unique formation of waves has become the most frequently applied technique in forensic science and digital applications. Since fingerprints of each man is unique and different from the other and the fact that no two individuals possess the same fingerprints, these serve as a powerful means of personal identification, and a very useful tool used forensic evidence worldwide. 

In fact, today, the use of fingerprints is far greater than it was when discovered in the 19th century. Nothing moves when operating computers, cell phones or even doors unless an identifiable fingerprint is inserted. The matching of two fingerprints is thus among the most widely used and most reliable biometric techniques. Today, there is a branch of science called "Dactiloscopy" that examines fingerprints.

When were the finger prints disccovered. The pioneer in fingerprint identification was Sir Francis Galton, an anthropologist by training, who was the first to show scientifically how fingerprints could be used to identify individuals. Beginning in the 1880s, Galton (a cousin of Charles Darwin) studied fingerprints to seek out hereditary traits. In 1686 the physiologist Marcello Malpighi examined fingerprints under a microscope and noted a series of ridges and loops. In 1823, another physiologist, Jan Purkinje, noted at least nine different fingerprint patterns.

But wait: was there any mention of finger prints before these were dsicovered in the 19th centurey? Well, science was in its infancy before the 19th century and nobody really cared or knew about the usage of this important barometric function. I do not know whether any mention of finger prints is made in any of the Divine Scriptures, but we come across the mention of finger prints in Qur'an. It is said the Qur'an: 

“Does man think that We will not assemble his bones? Yes. [We are] Able [even] to proportion his fingertips." (Surah 75 Al-Qiyama, 3-4)

(بَلَى قَـدِرِينَ عَلَى أَن نُّسَوِّىَ بَنَانَهُ and We are quite able to put together his fingertips) That is We could make his Banan " َبَنَانَ", which are the tips of his fingers, all equal (in length). 

Isn't it amazing that God telling people more than 1400 years ago that He will assemble the man on the Day of Judgement even to the proportion of his fingertips!! And mind it, it is not only fingerprints but it is the eyes of the man who are uniquely distinct for the others and are also used as means of identification.

The two verses quoted above reassert the process of putting bones back together by stating something more complex, which is to put fingertips in their respective positions, just as they were in life. This implies that man will be brought back to life, with every little detail or small aspect of his physique put back in perfect order. Nothing is lost, however small!

The question is why did God choose to use the body part ‘fingertips’ as an example of His ability in resurrecting. A human being making the same point may have opted to say ‘proportion his face’ – for that would apparently seem to be of a greater difficulty and more visible differentiation – fingertips not being something you would traditionally associate with difficulty or uniqueness. God knows the uniqueness He has placed in each human being.  The verse stresses that every detail of man shall be brought back to life even to the extent of the information that exists on a fingertip. Only the Creator would have said these words in this way. [3]

Those who claim that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ "wrote" the Qur'an by taking excerpts from other Divine Scriptures when he used to go out with his trade caravans and getting to extract Divine knowledge from people of other religions. If that we so, does this mention of finger prints exist in any other scripture. Or for instance the mention of Big Bang Theory, Formation of all living being with water or the separation of the seas? And how could Muhammad ﷺ know that iron is an alien body that came from outer space?

We have already written posts on things said in Qur'an the meaning of which people of the time did not know for their knowledge was too limited to interpret the Divine Wisdom. It is only recently been validated by scientific discoveries. Only God could know of these things Who actually made these to happen, far beyond the comprehension of human mind and that too centuries before advent of modern-day science. 

Let us start calling a spade a spade and do not contest Qur'an but start to read it objectively, correlating with latest scientific developments and start to agree that Qur'an is a word of God and no human being can ever write a single line worth that of the Qur'an.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

For more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Divine Revelations in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries. You may also refer to our Reference Pages and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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Divine Revelations in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries: Separation of Two Seas

Qur'an, the last of the Divine Scriptures, was revealed unto Prophet Muhammad ﷺ more than 1400 years ago. The Qur'an at time addressed the coarse and illiterate audience of Arabia who lived a life confined to the wind blowing deserts, far from seas and rivers. Thus, many revelations in Qur'an could not be understood by them for science was perhaps in its very early age and everything that was said was more of speculations rather than solid convictions.  And thus, many a Divine Revelation remained unanswered till very late in the 20th century when science began to find hidden meaning of things said centuries ago.

We already talked of the Theory of Big Bang and Formulation of all living beings with water in our series of posts on "Divine Revelation in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries". Today, we will talk about the separation of two seas when these contain different water densities and formation.  Let us first see how this phenomenon is mentioned in Qur'an:

He has set free the two seas meeting together.  There is a barrier between them.  They do not transgress. (Quran, Sūrah 55 Ar Rehman verses:19-20)

He is the one who has set free the two kinds of water, one sweet and palatable, and the other salty and bitter.  And He has made between them a barrier and a forbidding partition.  (Quran, Sūrah 25 Al Furqan verse:53)

In Allah's overall scheme of things, bodies of salt and sweet water, which are adjoining and yet separate, have significant functions. Weaving a harmonious fabric out of these different fibres shows both Allah's power and wisdom. Incidentally, this verse points to a fact which has only recently been discovered by science. This fact relates to the oceans of the world: they meet and yet each remains separate for Allah has placed "a barrier, a partition" between them. [1]

Now coming over to the scientific explanation of the phenomena mentioned in Qur'an:

Modern Science has discovered that in the places where two different seas meet, there is a barrier between them.  This barrier divides the two seas so that each sea has its own temperature, salinity, and density. For example, Mediterranean Sea water is warm, saline, and less dense, compared to Atlantic Ocean water.  When Mediterranean Sea water enters the Atlantic over the Gibraltar sill, it moves several hundred kilometers into the Atlantic at a depth of about 1000 meters with its own warm, saline, and less dense characteristics.  The Mediterranean water stabilizes at this depth. [2]

In the diagram above, the Mediterranean Sea water as it enters the Atlantic over the Gibraltar sill with its own warm, saline, and less dense characteristics, because of the barrier that distinguishes between them.  Temperatures are in degrees Celsius (C°). (Marine Geology, Kuenen, p. 43, with a slight enhancement.)

This is just one example. There are many places in the oceans where this phenomenon occurs. Those who argue that Qur'an is nothing but brainchild of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, how would they respond to this phenomenon mentioned in Qur'an 1400 years ago and only validated in recent times, almost five hundred years later, using advanced equipment to measure temperature, salinity, density, oxygen dissolubility, etc.  The human eye cannot see the difference between the two seas that meet, rather the two seas appear to us as one homogeneous sea.  Likewise, the human eye cannot see the division of water in estuaries into the three kinds: fresh water, salt water, and the partition (zone of separation).

You many now like to view a video on the subject in question and how two bodies of water of different densities and formation are kept from mixing with each other and keep at bay with a invisible barrier in between the two: "Why the Atlantic and Pacific Meet, But Never Mix"

You may also like to listen to Dr Zakir A Naik, an eminent Muslim scholar of present times, explaining the same phenomena by clicking on the link given below"

    * Oceanology in the Quran - Dr Zakir Naik

Those who claim that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ "wrote" the Qur'an by taking excerpts from other Divine Scriptures when he used to go out with his trade caravans and getting to extract Divine knowledge from people of other religions. If that we so, does this mention of finger prints exist in any other scripture. Or for instance the mention of Big Bang Theory, Formation of all living being with water or the separation of the seas? And how could Muhammad ﷺ know that iron is an alien body that came from outer space?

Let us start calling a spade a spade and do not contest Qur'an but start to read it objectively, correlating with latest scientific developments and start to agree that Qur'an is a word of God and no human being can ever write a single line worth that of the Qur'an.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

For more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Divine Revelations in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries. You may also refer to our Reference Pages and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

Source References: | 1 | 2  | 

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Qur'an mentions the Theory of Big Bang and formation of every living being with water

The unabated discussion of Qur'an being written by a man called Muhammad ﷺ who claimed to be the prophet of God continues in the quarters of people who do not want to accept the reality of Islam being a Divine religion and Muhammad ﷺ being the last prophet. This notion normally occurs among those who have not read the Qur'an and have relied their mindset on hearsay. However, those who took the pains of reading Qur'an with understanding not only reverted to Islam but also acknowledged that every word of Qur'an has a deep-rooted meaning which could not have been written by a man, and that too more than 1400 years ago when the people did not much as they know now.

There are many verses in Qur'an that can be presented as a proof for Qur'an being a Divine Scripture as were the Psalms, Torah and Bible. We will in due course share all these verses for the benefit of those who doubt the authenticity of Qur'an as a Divine Scripture. For now, we share the 30th verse of Surah 21. Al Anbiyaa (The Prophets) which points towards the Theory of Big Bang, a theory which just surfaced in the 1900s, five hundred years after the revelation of Qur'an. The verse in question talks of two things which were alien to people of the world at the time of the revelation of Qur'an: The Theory of Big Bang, and formation of every living being with water. 

اَوَلَمۡ يَرَ الَّذِيۡنَ كَفَرُوۡۤا اَنَّ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَالۡاَرۡضَ كَانَـتَا رَتۡقًا فَفَتَقۡنٰهُمَا​ ؕ وَجَعَلۡنَا مِنَ الۡمَآءِ كُلَّ شَىۡءٍ حَىٍّ​ ؕ اَفَلَا يُؤۡمِنُوۡنَ‏ 

(21:30) Did the unbelievers (who do not accept the teaching of the Prophet) not realize that the heavens and the earth were one solid mass, then We tore them apart, and We made every living being out of water? Will they, then, not believe (that We created all this)?

Linguistic Analysis of the aforesaid verse:

The word ‘ratq’ translated as ‘sewn to’ means ‘mixed in each, blended’ in Arabic. It is used to refer to two different substances that make up a whole. The phrase ‘fataqa’ is ‘unstitched’ and implies that something comes into being by tearing apart or destroying the structure of things that are sewn to one another. In the verse, heaven and earth are at first subject to the status of ‘ratq.’ They are separated [fataqa] with one coming out of the other. Intriguingly, when we think about the first moments of the ‘Big Bang’ we see that the entire matter of the universe collected at one single point. In other words, everything including ‘the heavens and earth’ which were not created yet were in an interwoven and inseparable condition. Then, this point exploded violently, causing its matter to disunite.

Explanation as given in Tafsir Qur'an Wiki: The ‘Big Bang Theory’  

The 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 eternally. This was also the mainstream view in scientific circles at the beginning of the 20th century, aptly known as the ‘steady state theory’. An eternal state of the universe meant that there was no inherent need for a Creator – for what does not have a beginning does not necessitate a need for a cause. However, advancements in science would shatter this view and fundamentally prove that the Universe had a beginning.

In 1922, physicist Alexander Friedmann, produced computations showing that the structure of the universe was not static and that even a tiny impulse might be sufficient to cause the whole structure to expand or contract according to Einstein’s ‘Theory of General Relativity’. George Lemaitre was the first to recognise the implications of what Friedmann concluded. Lemaitre formulated that the universe had begun in a cataclysmic explosion of a small, primeval atom. He also proposed that the amount of cosmic radiation are the leftover remnants of the initial “explosion.”

The theoretical musings of these two scientists did not attract much attention and probably would have been ignored except for new observational evidence that rocked the scientific world in 1929. That year, American astronomer Edwin Hubble, made one of the most important discoveries in the history of astronomy. He discovered that galaxies were moving away from us at speeds directly relative to their distance from us and from each other. A universe where everything constantly moves away from everything else implied a constantly expanding universe. Stephen Hawking writes, ‘The expansion of the universe was one of the most important intellectual discoveries of the 20th century, or of any century.’  Since the universe is constantly expanding, were we to rewind a film [of its history], then necessarily we would find the entire universe was in a joint state, referred to by some as the ‘Primordial Atom’. Many scientists and philosophers resisted the idea of a beginning to the universe because of the many questions that it raised – primarily what or who caused it. However, with Penzias and Wilson’s discovery of microwave radiation emanating from all directions, possessing the same physical characteristics - namely petrified light which came from a huge explosion during the first seconds after the birth of the universe – left little doubt about the fact that the universe had a beginning.

For fourteen hundred years, since the revelation of the Qur’ān, sceptics had trouble understanding the verse, ‘...the heavens and the earth were a joined entity and We separated them...’ [21:30]. However, with the assistance of scientific advancements, we can now understand these verses in a new light which helps us piece together the cosmological puzzle. The miraculous nature of the Qur’ān lies in the knowledge it contains. Its verification of scientific facts shows that its message is as applicable to the scientist in his laboratory today as it was to the Bedouin in the desert.

Origin of Life in Water: 

The origin of life is now such a basic scientific fact that it is accepted without hesitation. This could lessen one’s appreciation for these verses. Yet it must be borne in mind that the Arabian Peninsula is a desert land without a single lake or river, these verses describe something unimaginable to those at the time of the Prophet Muhammad.

The verse is categorical and states a universal reality – that the source of all ‘life’ and everything ‘living’ is water. Water is the main element of all living organisms. It has been proved that the percentage of water in a human body is 71% in an adult and 93% in an embryo that is a few months old. All vital actions and processes like nutrition, excretion, growth and reproduction cannot be undertaken without water: photosynthesis, the exchange of solutions between cells due to the capillarity of aquatic solutions as they pass through the cell wall [osmosis] and the building of new cells and tissues that help growth and reproduction. The absence of water equates ‘death’ of every living organism.

Scientists, having studied millions of life forms that live in innumerable ecosystems globally, conclude that for any ‘living’ organism to exist, water must be present. Even astronomers, investigating the existence of life forms on other planets, seek the presence of water when considering the possibility of life on that planet.

Explanatory Note

The Qur’ān may refer to some universal facts, like the one stated here: “The heaven and the earth were once one single entity, which We then parted asunder.” We accept this as an absolute certainty simply because it is stated in the Qur’ān. We certainly do not know how the heavens and the earth were parted, or ripped one from the other. We accept astronomical theories which are not in conflict with this general fact mentioned in the Qur’ān. What we will not do however is take up the Qur’ānic text and try to fit it to any astronomical theory. We do not seek an endorsement of the Qur’ān through human theories, because the Qur’ān states only what is certain. The most we can say is that the astronomical theory accepted today is not in conflict with the general import of this Qur’ānic statement revealed many generations prior to it.

The next sentence of the verse states “We have made out of water every living thing.” This short sentence states a great and crucial fact. Indeed, scientists shower praise on Darwin for having identified that water was the first environment where life began.

It is indeed a fact that should capture all our attention. That it is mentioned in the Qur’ān neither fills us with wonder nor increases our belief in the truth of the Qur’ān. Our belief in the absolute truth of everything it states is based on our unshakeable belief that it is God’s revelation, not on its being confirmed by scientific discoveries or theories. The most that can be said here is that on this particular point, Darwin’s evolutionary theory is not in conflict with what the Qur’ān states.

For fourteen centuries, the Qur’ān has drawn the attention of unbelievers to the great marvels God has placed in the universe, wondering how they could deny what they see everywhere: “Will they not, then, believe?” How could they persist in their disbelief when everything around them in this universe inevitably leads to faith in God, the Creator, the Wise who conducts all affairs?

Muhammad Asad Explanation:

It is, as a rule, futile to make an explanation of the Qur'an dependent on "scientific findings" which may appear true today, but may equally well be disproved tomorrow by new findings. Nevertheless, the above unmistakable reference to the unitary origin of the universe - metonymically described in the Qur'an as "the heavens and the earth" - strikingly anticipates the view of almost all modern astrophysicists that this universe has originated as one entity from one single element, namely, hydrogen, which became subsequently consolidated through gravity and then separated into individual nebulae, galaxies and solar systems, with further individual parts progressively breaking away to form new entities in the shape of stars, planets and the latters' satellites. 

(Regarding the Qur'anic reference to the phenomenon described by the term "expanding universe", see 51:47 as given below.)

AND IT IS We who have built the universe with [Our creative] power; and, verily, it is We who are steadily expanding it.

The statement that God "made out of water every living thing" expresses most concisely a truth that is nowadays universally accepted by science. It has a threefold meaning: (1) Water - and, specifically, the sea - was the environment within which the prototype of all living matter originated; (2) among all the innumerable - existing or conceivable - liquids, only water has the peculiar properties necessary for the emergence and development of life; and (3) the protoplasm, which is the physical basis of every living cell - whether in plants or in animals - and represents the only form of matter in which the phenomenon of life are manifested, consists overwhelmingly of water and is, thus, utterly dependent on it. Read together with the preceding statement, which alludes to the unitary origin of the physical universe, the emergence of life from and within an equally unitary element points to the existence of a unitary plan underlying all creation and, hence, to the existence and oneness of the Creator. This accent on the oneness of God and the unity of His creation is taken up again in verse {92} of the same chapter.

Now you may listen to the following short clipped video to explanation of the aforesaid Ayat by eminent Muslim scholar Zakir A Naik:

This verse is one of the leading early information of the theory of Big Bang and that every living being is made of water. Could any person fourteen centuries ago know this? Those doubting the Qur'an being a man written scripture may like to ponder upon and try to have a second thought of their prejudiced approach toward Islam.

Those who claim that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ "wrote" the Qur'an by taking excerpts from other Divine Scriptures when he used to go out with his trade caravans and getting to extract Divine knowledge from people of other religions. If that we so, does this mention of finger prints exist in any other scripture. Or for instance the mention of Big Bang Theory, Formation of all living being with water or the separation of the seas? And how could Muhammad ﷺ know that iron is an alien body that came from outer space?

We have already written posts on things said in Qur'an the meaning of which people of the time did not know for their knowledge was too limited to interpret the Divine Wisdom. It is only recently been validated by scientific discoveries. Only God could know of these things Who actually made these to happen, far beyond the comprehension of human mind and that too centuries before advent of modern-day science. 

Please read our earlier posts for details of Divine Revelations in the Qur'an, validated by Scientific Discoveries:

• Theory of Big Bang and formation of every living being with water
• Fingerprints
• Origin of the Iron ore (being added)
• Formation of human embryo and stages of its development (being added)
• Numerical miracle of Qur'an (being added)

Let us start calling a spade a spade and do not contest Qur'an but start to read it objectively, correlating with latest scientific developments and start to agree that Qur'an is a word of God and no human being can ever write a single line worth that of the Qur'an.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

For more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Divine Revelations in Qur'an validated by Scientific Discoveries. You may also refer to our Reference Pages and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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