The Qur'an and Modern Science,Compatible or Incompatible? ( Part 25)

The Qur'an and Modern Science,Compatible or Incompatible?
-By Dr Zakir Naik ( Part 25)

Prof. Marshall Johnson who is one of the leading
scientists in the USA, and is the head of the
Department of Anatomy and Director of the Daniel
Institute at the Thomas Jefferson University in
Philadelphia in the USA, was asked to comment on
the verses of the Qur’an dealing with embryology. At
first he said that the verses of the Qur’an describing
the embryological stages cannot be a coincidence. It
was probable that Muhammad (pbuh) had a powerful
microscope. On being reminded that the Qur’an was
revealed 1400 years ago, and microscopes were
invented many centuries after the time of Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh), Prof. Johnson laughed and
admitted that the first microscope invented could not
magnify more than 10 times and could not show a
clear picture.

Later he said: “I see nothing here in conflict with
the concept that Divine intervention was involved
when Muhammad (pbuh) recited the Qur’an.”1
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The reference for this statment is the video tape titled ‘This is the Truth’. For a copy of this video tape contact the Islamic Research Foundation.
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According to Dr. Keith Moore, the modern
classification of embryonic development stages
which is adopted throughout the world, is not
easily comprehensible, since it identifies stages
on a numerical basis i.e. stage 1, stage 2, etc. On the
other hand, the divisions revealed in the Qur’an are
based on distinct and easily identifiable forms or
shapes, which the embryo passes through. These
are based on different phases of pre-natal
development

and provide elegant scientific descriptions that are
comprehensible and practical.

Embryological stages of human development have
also been described in the following verses:

“Was he not a drop of sperm emitted (in lowly form)?
Then did he become a clinging clot; then did (Allah) make
and fashion (him) in due proportion. and of him He made
two sexes, male and female.”
[Al-Qur’an 75:37-39]

“Him Who created thee, fashioned thee in due proportion,
and gave thee a just bias; in whatever Form He wills,
does He put thee together.”
[Al-Qur’an 82:7-8]