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Where Semen Comes From
Verse in Question
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Context
The Quran describes the creation of human beings from a drop of fluid in a number of verses, listed below. Each of the verses describes the creation of man in a different context.
Describing the physical development of the human being:
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Describing the majesty of God’s creation:
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All verses reiterate the original creation of man from clay, and his descendants from a drop of fluid.
Sura 86:5-7, above, finally describes the source of the liquid later in the Quran.
Clearly Contradicts Science? ✅
The Quran claims that semen originates from between the backbone and the ribs. This is a clear contradiction with modern science, which has shown that semen is produced in the testes.
Is it an Accurate Translation? ✅
The translation is accurate. All English translations of the verses on Quran.com state that the fluid originates from between the backbone and the ribs, or between the loins, and chest-bones.
Does the Context Support a Literal Meaning? ✅
The context verse, and the other verses discussing the fluid that man is created from are all presented as if they are literal.
Describes Regular Circumstances Instead of Miracles? ✅
The original creation of man from clay is considered a miracle that displays the power of Allah. Afterwards, the continued creation of man from a fluid is considered the normative and regular occurence.