Scientific Errors in the Quran: Difference between revisions

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{{Quote|{{Quran|23|14}}|
{{Quote|{{Quran|23|14}}|
Then We made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood; then of that clot We made a (foetus) lump; then we made out of that lump bones then (not and) clothed the bones with flesh; then we developed out of it another creature. So blessed be Allah, the best to create! }}
Then We made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood; then of that clot We made a (foetus) lump; then we made out of that lump bones then (not and) clothed the bones with flesh; then we developed out of it another creature. So blessed be Allah, the best to create! }}
===Functions of the Heart===
In several verses, the Qur'an ascribes understanding and thinking to the heart instead of the brain.
{{Quote|{{Quran|6|25}}|Of them there are some who (pretend to) listen to thee; but We have thrown veils on their hearts, So they understand it not, and deafness in their ears; if they saw every one of the signs, not they will believe in them; in so much that when they come to thee, they (but) dispute with thee; the Unbelievers say: "These are nothing but tales of the ancients." }}
{{Quote|{{Quran|7|179}}|Many are the Jinns and men we have made for Hell: They have hearts wherewith they understand not, eyes wherewith they see not, and ears wherewith they hear not. They are like cattle,- nay more misguided: for they are heedless (of warning). }}
{{Quote|{{Quran|9|87}}|They prefer to be with (the women), who remain behind (at home): their hearts are sealed and so they understand not. }}
{{Quote|{{Quran|17|46}}|And We place upon their hearts veils lest they should understand it, and in their ears a deafness; and when thou makest mention of thy Lord alone in the Qur'an, they turn their backs in aversion. }}
{{Quote|{{Quran|11|5}}|Lo! now they fold up their breasts that they may hide (their thoughts) from Him. At the very moment when they cover themselves with their clothing, Allah knoweth that which they keep hidden and that which they proclaim. Lo! He is Aware of what is in the breasts (of men). }}


===Source and Purity of Milk===
===Source and Purity of Milk===
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{{Quote|{{Quran|10|92}}|
{{Quote|{{Quran|10|92}}|
This day shall We save thee in the body, that thou mayest be a sign to those who come after thee! but verily, many among mankind are heedless of Our Signs!" }}
This day shall We save thee in the body, that thou mayest be a sign to those who come after thee! but verily, many among mankind are heedless of Our Signs!" }}
===Prophets of Islam were Sent to Every Nation===
There is no evidence that prophets preaching Islam or similar beliefs (monotheism) were ever sent to China, India, Japan, Polynesia, Australia, South-East Asia, Central Asia, Scandinavia, the polar regions, most of Africa and the pre-Columbian Americas. At the most, Judaism and Christianity (upon which Islam builds) were present in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe during the lifetime of Muhammad. Yet the Quran claims that every nation (or community) had a messenger.
{{Quote|{{Quran|16|36}}|And certainly We raised in '''every''' nation a messenger saying: Serve Allah and shun the Shaitan. So there were some of them whom Allah guided and there were others against whom error was due; therefore travel in the land, then see what was the end of the rejecters.}}


===Jews call Ezra the Son of God===
===Jews call Ezra the Son of God===
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{{Quote|{{Quran|21|96}}|
{{Quote|{{Quran|21|96}}|
Until the Gog and Magog (people) are let through (their barrier), and they swiftly swarm from every hill. }}
Until the Gog and Magog (people) are let through (their barrier), and they swiftly swarm from every hill. }}
===Inanimate Things Are Offered to Obey Allah but are Afraid===
{{Quote|{{Quran|33|72}}|We did indeed offer the Trust to the Heavens and the Earth and the Mountains; but they refused to undertake it, being afraid thereof: but man undertook it;- He was indeed unjust and foolish;- }}
Major translations of have the Arabic word "al-amanah" translated as "Trust" but the commentaries on the Qur'an call it "obedience" or "obligation" expected from the heavens, earth and mountains.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.qtafsir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1810&Itemid=89 |title=How Man bore the Amanah |publisher= |author=Ibn Kathir |date= |archiveurl= |deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altafsir.com/Tafasir.asp?tMadhNo=0&tTafsirNo=74&tSoraNo=33&tAyahNo=72&tDisplay=yes&UserProfile=0&LanguageId=2 |title=Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Surah 33 Ayah 72 |publisher=Altafsir.com |author= |date= |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6jwzSaMpF |deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altafsir.com/Tafasir.asp?tMadhNo=0&tTafsirNo=73&tSoraNo=33&tAyahNo=72&tDisplay=yes&UserProfile=0&LanguageId=2 |title=Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas: Surah 33 Ayah 72 |publisher= |author= |date= |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6jwzvCZ5Z |deadurl=no}}</ref> Nevertheless, all of these are human qualities and cannot be ascribed to inanimate things.


===Supernatural Food===
===Supernatural Food===
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{{Quote|{{Quran|17|66}}| Your Lord is He That maketh the Ship go smoothly for you through the sea, in order that ye may seek of his Bounty. For he is unto you most Merciful. }}
{{Quote|{{Quran|17|66}}| Your Lord is He That maketh the Ship go smoothly for you through the sea, in order that ye may seek of his Bounty. For he is unto you most Merciful. }}
===Shadows Prostrate to Allah===
{{Quote|{{Quran|16|48}}|Have they not observed all things that Allah hath created, how their shadows incline to the right and to the left, making prostration unto Allah, and they are lowly? }}


===Space Flight is Impossible ===
===Space Flight is Impossible ===
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