Schools Open | Christian Claims Scientific Error in Quran | Semen From Woman's Backbone & Ribs?

Introduction

The speaker introduces themselves and asks a question about a verse in the Quran.

• The speaker greets everyone on the panel and introduces themselves.

• They ask a question about a specific verse in the Quran that baffles them.

Question About Quranic Verse

The speaker asks for clarification on a specific verse in the Quran and its relation to science.

• The speaker requests that someone pull up verses 86:7-8 from the Quran.

• They mention that some interpretations of these verses refer to a fluid coming from a woman's chest area, which does not correspond with scientific understanding.

• A doctor is asked to speak on this topic.

Response From Doctor

A doctor responds to the previous question by providing context and discussing their own response from years ago.

• The doctor mentions that there are different ways to interpret these verses, including one that refers to breast milk.

• They mention having responded to this question before in a video from over 10 years ago.

• The doctor discusses how they approached this topic scientifically in their previous response.

Comparison of Scientific Understanding

The doctor discusses how scientific understanding at the time of the Quran's writing should be taken into account when interpreting these verses.

• The doctor explains that it is important to consider what was known about human physiology at the time of the Quran's writing.

• They suggest comparing this knowledge with what is stated in the Quranic verses being discussed.

• The doctor reads an interpretation of these verses from Jalalayn.

Tafsir Explanation

An explanation of tafsir is given, followed by further discussion on interpreting these verses.

• An explanation is given of how tafsir works and how it is used to interpret the Quran.

• The doctor reads a tafsir interpretation of these verses that refers to semen.

• They discuss how this interpretation may have been influenced by scientific understanding at the time.

Conclusion

The doctor concludes their response and emphasizes the importance of considering historical context when interpreting the Quran.

• The doctor summarizes their response and emphasizes that it is important to consider historical context when interpreting the Quran.

• They mention that this question has been asked before and has been responded to in depth.

Understanding the Quranic Verse about Human Creation

In this section, the speakers discuss the interpretation of a Quranic verse that talks about human creation and its relation to science.

The Interpretation of the Quranic Verse

• The speaker believes that all interpretations of the verse are wrong.

• The speaker challenges anyone who claims to know what fluid comes from a woman's chest.

• The common understanding of the verse is that it refers to human beings emerging from between the backbone and rib.

• The verse talks specifically about humans and not any particular fluid.

• From a scientific perspective, there is no evidence to support that this fluid exists in women.

Understanding Arabic Words in the Quran

• "Sulb" refers specifically to male genitalia according to Arabic dictionaries like Lane's Lexicon.

• "Tara'ib" means arch of bones which commonly translates as ribs but actually refers to pelvis bones found only in women.

• Muhammad Assad's translation notes that "Tara'ib" is a rare word meaning arch of bones specific to women.

Clarifying Misunderstandings

• There is no mention of breastbones in the Quranic verse.

• The speaker emphasizes that understanding Arabic words is crucial before interpreting verses.

• Rob insists on knowing what fluid comes from a woman's chest despite being told there is no evidence for it.

Understanding the Gushing Fluid in Women

In this section, the speaker explains the meaning of "baina" and how it relates to the gushing fluid in women.

The Meaning of "Baina"

• "Bana" means between.

• The liquid comes from between.

• The word is specific to women.

Understanding Reproduction in the 7th Century

• Aristotle and Galen had inaccurate understandings of reproduction.

• The Quran's understanding of reproduction was far beyond anything understood at that time.

The Liquid Released by Women

• A liquid is released by women that go on to form the human being.

• Semen does not contain sperm.

Understanding Male Reproductive System

In this section, the doctor explains the male reproductive system and how sperm is produced and stored.

The Testicles and Seminal Vesicles

• The testicles are where sperm is made.

• Sperm moves from the testicles up the vas deferens into an area called seminal vesicles.

• Seminal vesicles sit just above the bladder, where sperm is stored until it needs to be used.

Ejaculation and Prostate Gland

• During ejaculation, only 2% of what's ejaculated comes from sperm. 98% comes from the prostate gland.

• The prostate gland sits near the base of a man's behind and acts as a lubricant to take sperm into the area that it needs to go to.

• Other glands along the tube that goes to eventually come out at the end of penis add mucus but essentially go to prostate.

Understanding Female Reproductive System

In this section, they discuss verse 86:7 in Quran which talks about fluid issuing from between lines of man and pelvic arch of woman. They also talk about what pelvic arch means in Arabic.

Fluid Issuing From Pelvic Arch

• Muhammad Assad translation says "talk about verse 86:7" which talks about fluid issuing from between lines of man and pelvic arch of woman.

• The pronoun rendered by me as pelvic arch also has meaning of ribs or arch of bones according to Lane's Lexicon.

Understanding the Female Anatomy

In this section, the speaker explains to Rob that he lacks knowledge about female anatomy and is making scientific errors. The speaker then goes on to explain how conception occurs in women.

Formation of Human Being

• The speaker explains that Rob does not know enough about female anatomy to have an opinion on the subject.

• The speaker clarifies that they are not talking about lubrication but a fluid related specifically to the female anatomy.

• The speaker asks Rob how conception happens when sperm meets egg and how the egg is released from a woman's body.

Sperm and Egg Release

• Rob explains that he assumes the egg travels from the fallopian tubes and is somehow pushed out of her body.

• The speaker corrects Rob, explaining that neither Quran nor anyone else has said that sperm comes from a woman. They further clarify where semen comes from in men.

• The speaker mentions that they are pretty sure it mentions breast bone without having it in front of them.

Understanding Follicular Fluid

• The speaker tells Rob that they need to find out what liquid is being referred to in Quranic verses.

• The speaker explains follicular fluid as a liquid produced by follicles on ovaries during a woman's monthly cycle. It contains genetic material and other substances, which are taken into fallopian tubes when follicle ruptures.

The Accuracy of Scientific Knowledge from 1400 Years Ago

In this section, the speaker discusses the accuracy of scientific knowledge from 1400 years ago.

Accuracy of Scientific Knowledge

• The speaker notes that 1400 years ago, a man who lived in the desert and was illiterate got scientific knowledge right.

• This man accurately described how genetic material is propelled through two liquids - follicular fluid and semen - to create a formed human being.

• The speaker emphasizes that if this man had copied information available to him at the time, he would have gotten it wrong.

• The speaker expresses awe and admiration for the accuracy of scientific knowledge from so long ago.

Acknowledging Scientific Knowledge from Centuries Ago

In this section, the speaker discusses acknowledging scientific knowledge from centuries ago.

Acknowledging Scientific Knowledge

• The speaker challenges someone named Rob to acknowledge that a man who lived in the seventh century and was known for herding goats got scientific knowledge right.

• The speaker notes that this man accurately described how genetic material is propelled through two liquids - follicular fluid and semen - to create a formed human being.

• The speaker emphasizes that this man was illiterate and could not read or write, yet still got it right.

• The speaker expresses admiration for this man's achievements.