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{{Main|Quran and Semen Production|l1=Qur'an and Semen Production}} | {{Main|Quran and Semen Production|l1=Qur'an and Semen Production}} | ||
The Qur'an states | The Qur'an states that semen originates from somewhere between the backbone and ribs. Other verses and hadiths too suggest a reproductive function for the backbone. While this aligns with the views of the physicians of antiquity, modern science has shown that sperm comes from the [[w:testicle|testicles]] and semen from various glands behind and below the bladder, which is not between the backbone and ribs. | ||
{{Quote|{{Quran-range|86|6|7}}| | {{Quote|{{Quran-range|86|6|7}}| | ||
He is created from a drop emitted- Proceeding from '''between the backbone and the ribs''' }} | He is created from a drop emitted- Proceeding from '''between the backbone and the ribs''' }} | ||
====Embryo | ====Embryo formed from semen==== | ||
{{Main|Greek and Jewish Ideas about Reproduction in the Quran and Hadith}} | {{Main|Greek and Jewish Ideas about Reproduction in the Quran and Hadith}} | ||
The Qur'an describes the initial formation of a human embryo out of fluid emanating from the man | The Qur'an describes the initial formation of a human embryo out of fluid emanating from the man, which has been placed in the womb (and possibly mixed with a female fluid). This reflects the widespread contemporary view at that time that semen is the material from which the embryo is initially formed, as taught by Hippocrates, Galen, and the Jewish Talmud. It is also evident in hadiths. By contrast, modern science has shown that semen is the vehicle for the sperm cells, one of which fuses with a woman's [[w:ovum|ovum]] in her [[w:fallopian tube|fallopian tube]], and that the resulting cell divides (rather than the seminal medium) and travels back into the womb for implantation. | ||
While many English translations mention a "drop of seed", or "drop of sperm", the Arabic word used in the Quran is ''nutfah'', which literally means a small amount of liquid and was a euphemism for semen. | While many English translations mention a "drop of seed", or "drop of sperm", the Arabic word used in the Quran is ''nutfah'', which literally means a small amount of liquid and was a euphemism for semen. | ||
{{Quote|{{Quran-range|77|20|22}}| | {{Quote|{{Quran-range|77|20|22}}| | ||
Did We not create you from a '''liquid disdained'''? And '''We placed it | Did We not create you from a '''liquid disdained'''? And '''We placed it in a firm lodging''' For a known extent.}} | ||
{{Quote|{{Quran|23|13}}|'''Then placed him | {{Quote|{{Quran|23|13}}|'''Then placed him''' as a drop (of seed) [nutfah] '''in a safe lodging;'''}} | ||
{{Quote|{{Quran-range|80|18|19}}| | {{Quote|{{Quran-range|80|18|19}}| | ||