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** When we search for the root نبت (''n-b-t''), we get 26 occurrences <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=nbt</ref>. Most of them are verbs and the rest of the words are questionable whether to count them or not. If we count only the singular word "plant" then we get '''0 occurences'''. | ** When we search for the root نبت (''n-b-t''), we get 26 occurrences <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=nbt</ref>. Most of them are verbs and the rest of the words are questionable whether to count them or not. If we count only the singular word "plant" then we get '''0 occurences'''. | ||
* The words "hardship" (ٱلْعُسْرِ, ''al-'usri'') and "patience" (صَبْرًا, ''sabran'') both occur 114 times. | * The words "hardship" (ٱلْعُسْرِ, ''al-'usri'') and "patience" (صَبْرًا, ''sabran'') both occur 114 times. | ||
** The word ''sabran'' is derived from the root صبر (s-b-r). There are only 103 words derived from this root in the Qur'an <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=Sbr</ref>, most of them being verbs. ''al-'usri'' is derived from the root عسر. There are only 12 occurrences of words derived from this root in the Qur'an<ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=Esr</ref>. Apologists probably meant the word "severe" (شَدِيدٌ, ''shadidun''), but there are only 102 words derived from its root (شدد) in the Qur'an <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=%24dd</ref> | ** The word ''sabran'' is derived from the root صبر (s-b-r). There are only 103 words derived from this root in the Qur'an <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=Sbr</ref>, most of them being verbs. ''al-'usri'' is derived from the root عسر. There are only 12 occurrences of words derived from this root in the Qur'an<ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=Esr</ref>. Apologists probably meant the word "severe" (شَدِيدٌ, ''shadidun''), but there are only 102 words derived from its root (شدد) in the Qur'an.<ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=%24dd</ref> | ||
* The words "benefit" (نفع, ''nafa'a'') and "corrupt" (فسد, ''fasad'') both appear 50 times. | * The words "benefit" (نفع, ''nafa'a'') and "corrupt" (فسد, ''fasad'') both appear 50 times. | ||
** If we count nouns and verbs together and count all words derived from the roots of these words, we get 50 occurrences for both <ref> | ** If we count nouns and verbs together and count all words derived from the roots of these words, we get 50 occurrences for both <ref> | ||
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** A meaningless connection. "People who are mislead" are not dead. They die, but Muslims die as well. | ** A meaningless connection. "People who are mislead" are not dead. They die, but Muslims die as well. | ||
* The word Moon (قمر, ''al-qamr'') occurs 27 times scientific miracle. | * The word Moon (قمر, ''al-qamr'') occurs 27 times scientific miracle. | ||
** The word Moon appears 27 times with various prefixes<ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=qmr</ref> | ** The word Moon appears 27 times with various prefixes.<ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=qmr</ref> Words with these prefixes were excluded in the 365 days miracle, so why are we suddenly counting them? | ||
** There are many things that could be measured about the Moon, so if the word count hits one of those things, it is not very amazing and it is actually very probable. | ** There are many things that could be measured about the Moon, so if the word count hits one of those things, it is not very amazing and it is actually very probable. | ||
** The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes 29.5 days (synodic period) with respect to the Earth and 27.3 days with respect to the stars (sidereal period) <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_period</ref>. So even when it comes to the orbit period, the Qur'an had already two chances (or 3, when we include 29 and 30). | ** The Moon's orbit around the Earth takes 29.5 days (synodic period) with respect to the Earth and 27.3 days with respect to the stars (sidereal period) <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_period</ref>. So even when it comes to the orbit period, the Qur'an had already two chances (or 3, when we include 29 and 30). | ||
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http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=qwl</ref>. | http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=qwl</ref>. | ||
* The words "good deeds" (الصالحات, ''as-salihat'') and "bad deeds" (السيئات) both occur 167 times. | * The words "good deeds" (الصالحات, ''as-salihat'') and "bad deeds" (السيئات) both occur 167 times. | ||
** The word ṣāliḥāt occurs 62 times <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=SlH</ref> | ** The word ṣāliḥāt occurs only 62 times.<ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=SlH</ref> | ||
* The words "treachery" (خَائِنَةٍ, ''khainah'') and "foul" (خَبِيثَةٍ, ''khabith'') both occur 16 times | * The words "treachery" (خَائِنَةٍ, ''khainah'') and "foul" (خَبِيثَةٍ, ''khabith'') both occur 16 times | ||
** The apologetic word count for ''khabith'' includes the '''verb''' ''khabutha'' <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=xbv</ref> | ** The apologetic word count for ''khabith'' includes the '''verb''' ''khabutha''.<ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=xbv</ref> | ||
* The words "trouble" (الضيق) and "peace" (الطمأنينة) both occur 13 times. | * The words "trouble" (الضيق) and "peace" (الطمأنينة) both occur 13 times. | ||
** The word count for trouble counts together verbs and nouns of various meanings <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=Dyq</ref> | ** The word count for trouble counts together verbs and nouns of various meanings.<ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=Dyq</ref> | ||
* The words "right guidance" (الهدى, ''al-huda'') and "mercy" (الرحمة, ''ar-rahma'') both occur 79 times. | * The words "right guidance" (الهدى, ''al-huda'') and "mercy" (الرحمة, ''ar-rahma'') both occur 79 times. | ||
** There are many words that have something to do with mercy, derived from the roor ''r-h-m'' <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=rHm</ref>. Apologists often counted all such words (verbs+ nouns of similar meaning) together, so why are they suddenly excluding some of them? | ** There are many words that have something to do with mercy, derived from the roor ''r-h-m'' <ref>http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp?q=rHm</ref>. Apologists often counted all such words (verbs+ nouns of similar meaning) together, so why are they suddenly excluding some of them? | ||