Asalaamu alaikum Gambia-L, Alhamdullila, We are back again to share with you the words of Allah! CREATION OF MAN A REVIEW OF QURAN & MODERN EMBRYOLOGY Embryological and biological studies of human life show this to be a continuous evolutionary process.These evolutionary processes take place in the hidden compartments of a mother`s womb beyond the reach of naked human eye in a way unimaginable to ordinary person.After centuries of research scientists only,in the recent past,are able to describe these processes,which the Quran described clearly and beautifully 14 centuries ago. These processes can be divided into two parts:- (1)Celluar Division. (2)Organ formation and getting shape. (1) INTRAUTERINE CELLULAR DIVISION FERTILIZATION OF OVUM Modern science tells us that the beginning of human creation is by the fertilization of female ovum with the male spermotozoa resulting in the formation of a zygote.While reminding human beings of their humble origin and benevolence & power of their creator Allah!(God) the Highest,has narrated this process at several places in the Quran. Some of these are:- "Was not he a cell from semen which was introduced,(or qushed forth)"? This is a quotation from the Quran.See the chapter (AL-QIAMAH) Verse 75:37. "So let man think from what he is created from a qushing flued that is issued from between sacrum and symphisis pubis. (AL-TARIQ,86:5 to 7)" "Then he made his seed(or progeny)from a despised fluid" (AL-SAJDA,32:8) "Indeed we cread man from a mixed or mingled fluid." (AL-DAHAR,76:2) Anatomical & physiological studies today tell us that:- i. Semen is a prerequisite for conception. ii. Seminal passages indeed lie in the pelvic cavity between sacrum(SULB)and symphisis pubis(TRAIB)or. iii. Spermatic fluid which comes out of these passages is a mixture of secretions from the following glands:- a. Testicles b. Seminal vesicles. c. Prostate gland. d. Glands of urinary tract. (Cooper`s Meyer`s Or Liter`s Glands) The above facts were quoted by the Quran in the 7th century when nothing like modern anatomy or physiology existed. ZYGOTE - THE BEGINNING OF EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT The second Quranic principle of biological evolution of man is that it began from a single cell. This is clearly stated at several place in the Quran:- "O Mankind be careful of your duty to your Lord who created you from a single cell." (AL-NISA,4:1) "And He is the One who has produced you from a single cell." (AL-ANAM,6:98) "And he created you from one cell." (AL-ZOMAR,39:6) " Your creation and your resurrection are only as the creation and raising from a single cell." (LUQMAN,31:28) In modern terminology this single cell is called a fertilized ovum or zygote.This single cell works as a complete unit which can develop and evolve into a future person.The concept of zygote being a compound cell is clearly mentioned in the following verse of Quran. "Indeed We created man from a mixed cell.Then We make him hearing and seeing." This verse also reflects the beauty of Allah`s(God) providence that he created all the potentialities of a fully grown up person with auditory,visual and comprehending faculties. This is part one it will be continue next time,by the power of the Almighty Allah!(God) We will discuss about the PROCESS OF CELLULAR DIVISION Bye for now until next time. May Allah! give us good understanding,longlife,goodhealth and progress...Ameen!!!!! Yours....... Samba Goddard (Pulo) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------