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Islam has been proven wrong time and again from a medical standpoint.  
'''Keith Leon Moore''' (born 5 October 1925 in Brantford, Ontario) is a professor emeritus in the division of anatomy, in the Faculty of Surgery, at the University of Toronto, Ontario, [[Canada]]. Moore is associate dean for Basic Medical Sciences in the university's Faculty of Medicine, and was Chair of Anatomy from 1976 to 1984. He is a founding member of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clinical-anatomy.org/honored/moore.html|title=Honored Member Award 1994  Keith L. Moore, MSc, PhD, FIAC, FRSM|work=American Association of Clinical Anatomists|accessdate=2011-06-29}}</ref><ref name="anatomy.org">{{Cite web|url=http://www.anatomy.org/content/keith-l-moore|title=Keith L. Moore: My 60 years as a Clinical Anatomist|work=American Association of Anatomists |accessdate=2011-06-29}}</ref><ref name="Keith L. Moore">{{Cite web|url=http://aaatoday.org/content/keith-l-moore|title=Keith L. Moore|work=American Association of Anatomists |accessdate=2011-06-29}}</ref> and was President of the AACA between 1989 and 1991.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clinical-anatomy.org/pastpresidents.html|title=American Association of Clinical Anatomists – Past Presidents|work=American Association of Clinical Anatomists|accessdate=2011-06-29}}</ref>
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== Evolution ==
[[Dr.]] Moore is the only embryologist quoted by Islamic sources in an attempt to prove [[embryology]] as described in the [[Qur'an]] is scientifically correct. In the 1980s he accepted an invitation by the Embryology Committee of King Abdulaziz University to produce a special edition of his Embryology textbook "The Developing Human" specifically for use by Muslim students in Islamic Universities. He was financially patronized by the Saudi royal family for the use of his name, and for no real additional work. The textbook he delivered to the Saudi Universities that commissioned the work is titled, "The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology with Islamic Additions." (ISBN 0-7216-6472-5). The base textbook was work that Moore had completed years before. He did nothing new for this new edition. The “Islamic Additions” are actually the work of an Abdul-Majeed A. Azzindani, and not Dr. Moore’s at all.


The refutation of evolution shows how stubborn people can be and how faith can be blind. The truth is that there is undeniable evidence that evolution occured, proving that genesis according to [[Islam]] is wrong.


'''Before I present the evidence for evolution, I'd like to dispell two common myths:'''
  and subsequent editions of the book omit and contradict the "Islamic additions", basically admitting that the embryology in the Qur'an is a repetition of Greek and Indian medicine<ref>Keith L. Moore (Author), T. V. N. Persaud (Author), The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 7th edition, ISBN: 0721694128. Page 9</ref> For example
 
First, by accepting the facts and acknowledging evolution, one isn't denying the existence of [[God]].
In fact, evolution glorifies the Almighty by allowing the possibility that God could create a system that could evolve and sustain itself without needing constant interference.
To illustrate this concept, take the case of an automobile manufacturer: A car company creates a car design and manufactures it. The cars built over the years need repair, service and attention. Even the world's best automobiles are held to this reality.
Now, what if God were to design automobiles. Would God be limited in His creation too? Probably not. God would be a perfect creator and would create a car that was perfect. When this car was damaged, it would repair itself. It would never get obsolete, but as roads got wider, the car would evolve and become more spacious. It would not be bound by the limits of humans. This is a higher form of creation that we mere mortals can't fathom or equal, but we must not limit God's abilities by our own.  
 
Second, a common excuse to reject evolution is that we haven't seen humans or animals evolving into new species in recent times.
Bear in mind that evolution didn't happen over a 100 years or 1000 years or 10000 years. The timeline of evolution spans 4 billion years! To appreciate this, consider that if this time was equivalent to the distance between the earth and the moon, 1 year would be 10 centimeters! To expect to see new species be created in this short time is to expect to move 1cm closer to the moon and expect to see the difference!
Interestingly, we still see evidence of evolution, in this 1cm equivalent of time. We see bacteria and viruses evolve at their microscopic level as new diseases and strains appear continuously. We also see species get extinct and survival of the fittest, in general.
 
Today, there is undeniable evidence for evolution from variety of angles. Because of the magnitude of the amount of evidence available, it is beyond the scope of this article to cover it here. We encourage the reader to examine this evidence.
 
'''Please research the topics below further to understand how each proof only confirms the occurence of evolution:'''
 
#Evidence from paleontology
#Evidence from comparative anatomy
#Evidence from geographical distribution
#Evidence from comparative physiology and biochemistry
#Evidence from antibiotic and pesticide resistance
#Evidence from studies of complex iteration
#Evidence from speciation
 
== Genetics ==
 
The falsity of Islam is exposed by its allowance and even encouragement of marriages between relatives such as cousins ({{Quran|4|23}}). Medically, this practice is harmful because it raises the probability for genetic disorders to occur in offspring. This does not mean that every child from such a marriage will have a defect, but the probability of such a disorder arising is higher. However, Islam fails to recognize this reality. Did Allah not know about genetics?
 
'''Muslims are in denial of this fact, even in the face of all the evidence:'''
 
- According to the BBC, British Pakistanis are 13 times more likely to have children with genetic disorders than the general population - they account for just over 3% of all births but have just under a third of all British children with such illnesses.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/4442010.stm The risks of cousin marriage By Justin Rowlatt]</ref>
 
- Polygamist community faces rare genetic disorder, which causes unusual facial features, frequent epileptic seizures, episodes of coma and possibly early death.<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN0727298120070614 Polygamist community faces rare genetic disorder By Jason Szep]</ref>
 
- Muslim practice of intermarriage between relatives leading to birth defects worldwide. Seven of the 10 countries with the highest birth defect rates are Muslim nations with a tradition of intermarriage of blood relatives.<ref>[http://www.boston.com/news/world/articles/2006/01/31/33m_children_worldwide_die_of_birth_defects_study_says/ 3.3m children worldwide die of birth defects, study says By Scott Allen]</ref>
 
- And in December, 2009, it was reported that a rare gender identity defect called 'male pseudohermaphrodismhad' had hit Palestinian families due to in-breeding. This causes the male reproductive organs to be deformed and get "buried deep within their abdomens", effectively turning boys into girls. A Canadian-Palestinian pediatrician and urologist, named Jehad Abudaia says he alone has diagnosed nearly 80 such cases within the span of seven years.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/12/17/gaza.gender.id/index.html Rare gender identity defect hits Gaza families] - CNN, December 17, 2009</ref>
 
== Medicine ==
 
Islamic medicine in the Quran and Hadiths relies on superstitions, general beliefs among the people during the prophet's time and borrowings from the medical practices of other civilizations.
 
'''Drinking Camel Urine:'''
 
{{Quote|{{Bukhari|7|71|590}}|Narrated Anas:
 
The climate of Medina did not suit some people, so the Prophet ordered them to follow his shepherd, i.e. his camels, and drink their milk and urine (as a medicine). So they followed the shepherd that is the camels and drank their milk and urine till their bodies became healthy. Then they killed the shepherd and drove away the camels. When the news reached the Prophet he sent some people in their pursuit. When they were brought, he cut their hands and feet and their eyes were branded with heated pieces of iron.}}
 
'''Borrowed Indian medicine (Ayarveda):'''
 
{{Quote|{{Bukhari|7|71|613}}|Narrated Um Qais :
 
that she took to Allah's Apostle one of her sons whose palate and tonsils she had pressed because he had throat trouble. The Prophet said, "Why do you pain your children by getting the palate pressed like that? Use the Ud Al-Hindi (certain Indian incense) for it cures seven diseases one of which is pleurisy." }}
 
'''Superstitions:'''
 
{{Quote|{{Bukhari|7|71|635}}|Narrated Um Salama:
 
that the Prophet saw in her house a girl whose face had a black spot. He said. "She is under the effect of an evil eye; so treat her with a Ruqya." }}
 
'''Lies:'''
 
{{Quote|{{Bukhari|7|71|664}}|Narrated Saud:
 
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "If Somebody takes seven 'Ajwa dates in the morning, neither magic nor poison will hurt him that day." }}
 
== Embryology ==
 
Much has been said about embryology in the Quran. However, in reality, the Quran plagiarizes from Greek medicine. Therefore embryology, as described in the Quran, is neither original nor correct. Interestingly, the Greeks were wrong too, so the Quran retained their mistakes. Muslims often find solace when a Western doctor comments about Quranic embryology. What many don't realize is that several doctors do so for personal gain or fame from Muslims or out of ignorance. It is therefore not surprising, that these doctors don't convert to Islam (they would convert if they believed what they said, although, this would still not make them right. The fact that they don't even convert shows that they are either lying or being polite).
 
In fact, embryologist Dr. Keith L Moore (the only embryologist quoted by Islamic sources) has admitted that the embryology in the holy Quran is a repetition of Greek and Indian medicine as is evident in his recent books, such as: The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology by Keith L. Moore (Author), T. V. N. Persaud (Author), 7th edition, ISBN: 0721694128. Page 9 of the book shows without doubt that the Quran generally repeats the Greeks and the Hindus. Yet, Islamic websites insist to continue to quote him from the 1980s when he was financially patronized by the Saudi royal family and possibly even ignorant about the work of the Greeks or the content of ancient Hindu scriptures.


Also, J. Needham, a well known authority on the history of embryology and a reference cited in Keith Moore's books as well dismissed embryology in the holy Quran as merely "a seventh-century echo of Aristotle and the Ayer-veda" (J. Needham, Cambridge, 2nd edition 1959, A History of Embryology, page 77).
Also, J. Needham, a well known authority on the history of embryology and a reference cited in Keith Moore's books as well dismissed embryology in the holy Quran as merely "a seventh-century echo of Aristotle and the Ayer-veda" (J. Needham, Cambridge, 2nd edition 1959, A History of Embryology, page 77).
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==External Links==
==External Links==


''Here are some articles to read for further research on this topic:''


*[http://www.faithfreedom.org/Articles/AE/embryo.htm Embryology and Quran] ''- [[Faith Freedom International]]''
*[http://www.answering-islam.org/Quran/Science/embryo.html Embryology in the Qur'an] ''- [[Answering Islam]]''


==References==
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Revision as of 16:06, 10 April 2013

Keith Leon Moore (born 5 October 1925 in Brantford, Ontario) is a professor emeritus in the division of anatomy, in the Faculty of Surgery, at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Moore is associate dean for Basic Medical Sciences in the university's Faculty of Medicine, and was Chair of Anatomy from 1976 to 1984. He is a founding member of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA),[1][2][3] and was President of the AACA between 1989 and 1991.[4]

Dr. Moore is the only embryologist quoted by Islamic sources in an attempt to prove embryology as described in the Qur'an is scientifically correct. In the 1980s he accepted an invitation by the Embryology Committee of King Abdulaziz University to produce a special edition of his Embryology textbook "The Developing Human" specifically for use by Muslim students in Islamic Universities. He was financially patronized by the Saudi royal family for the use of his name, and for no real additional work. The textbook he delivered to the Saudi Universities that commissioned the work is titled, "The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology with Islamic Additions." (ISBN 0-7216-6472-5). The base textbook was work that Moore had completed years before. He did nothing new for this new edition. The “Islamic Additions” are actually the work of an Abdul-Majeed A. Azzindani, and not Dr. Moore’s at all. 


and subsequent editions of the book omit and contradict the "Islamic additions", basically admitting that the embryology in the Qur'an is a repetition of Greek and Indian medicine[5] For example

Also, J. Needham, a well known authority on the history of embryology and a reference cited in Keith Moore's books as well dismissed embryology in the holy Quran as merely "a seventh-century echo of Aristotle and the Ayer-veda" (J. Needham, Cambridge, 2nd edition 1959, A History of Embryology, page 77).

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References

  1. ↑ "Honored Member Award 1994 Keith L. Moore, MSc, PhD, FIAC, FRSM", American Association of Clinical Anatomists, http://www.clinical-anatomy.org/honored/moore.html. 
  2. ↑ "Keith L. Moore: My 60 years as a Clinical Anatomist", American Association of Anatomists, http://www.anatomy.org/content/keith-l-moore. 
  3. ↑ "Keith L. Moore", American Association of Anatomists, http://aaatoday.org/content/keith-l-moore. 
  4. ↑ "American Association of Clinical Anatomists – Past Presidents", American Association of Clinical Anatomists, http://www.clinical-anatomy.org/pastpresidents.html. 
  5. ↑ Keith L. Moore (Author), T. V. N. Persaud (Author), The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 7th edition, ISBN: 0721694128. Page 9
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