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For a book revealed in the 7th century A.D., the Qur'an contains many scientifically-
accurate statements. Among them:
Creation
"Do not the unbelievers see that the heavens and the earth were joined together,
then We split them apart? And We made from water every living thing…" (21:30).
"And Allah has created every animal from water. Of them there are some that creep
on their bellies, some that walk on two legs, and some that walk on four..." (24:45)
"See they not how Allah originates creation, then repeats it? Truly that is easy for
Allah" (29:19).
Astronomy
"It is He Who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. All (the
celestial bodies) swim along, each in its rounded course" (21:33).
"It is not permitted for the sun to catch up to the moon, nor can the night outstrip
the day. Each just swims along in its own orbit" (36:40).
"He created the heavens and the earth in true proportions. He makes the night
overlap the day, and the day overlap the night. He has subjected the sun and the
moon to His law; each one follows a course for a time appointed..." (39:5).
"The sun and the moon follow courses exactly computed" (55:5).
Geology
"You see the mountains and think they are firmly fixed. But they pass away just as
the clouds pass away. Such is the artistry of Allah, Who disposes of all things in
perfect order" (27:88).
Fetal Development
"Man We did create from a quintessence of clay. Then we placed him as a drop of
sperm in a place of rest, firmly fixed. Then We made the sperm into a clot of
congealed blood. Then out of that clot We made a fetus lump. Then We made out
of that lump bones, and clothed the bones with flesh. Then We developed out of it
another creature. So blessed be Allah, the Best to create!" (23:12-14).
"But He fashioned him in due proportion, and breathed into him of His spirit. And He
gave you hearing, and sight, and understanding" (32:9).
"That He did create the pairs, male and female, from a sperm-drop when lodged in
its place" (53:45-46).
"Was he not a drop of sperm emitted, then did he become a leach-like clot. Then did
Allah make and fashion him in due proportion. And of him He made two sexes, male
and female" (75:37-39).
"He makes you in the wombs of your mothers in stages, one after another, in three
veils of darkness" (39:6).