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The Qur’an and the Science of Pain

The Qur’an, a book of divine wisdom, has been a source of knowledge and guidance for over 1,400 years. Remarkably, it contains verses that align with modern scientific discoveries, even before they were made. One such discovery is the existence of pain receptors in the skin, a concept that was only confirmed by scientists in recent times. This profound alignment between the Qur’an and modern science serves as a testament to the divine knowledge contained within its verses.

One remarkable aspect of the Qur’an is its mention of pain receptors, highlighting the profound scientific knowledge contained within its verses.

Illustration of Skin Pain Receptors

For a long time, it was believed that the sense of feeling and pain was entirely dependent on the brain. However, modern scientific discoveries have revealed that pain receptors are present in the skin. Without these receptors, a person would not be able to feel pain.

Scientific Insight in the Qur’an

Quran 4:56
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا سَوْفَ نُصْلِيهِمْ نَارًۭا كُلَّمَا نَضِجَتْ جُلُودُهُم بَدَّلْنَٰهُمْ جُلُودًا غَيْرَهَا لِيَذُوقُوا۟ ٱلْعَذَابَ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَزِيزًا حَكِيمًۭا 56 Indeed, those who disbelieve in Our verses – We will drive them into a Fire. Every time their skins are roasted through We will replace them with other skins so they may taste the punishment. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted in Might and Wise.

The Qur'an explicitly states that pain is associated with the skin. This is extraordinary because the discovery of pain receptors in the skin is a relatively recent breakthrough in biology. Yet, over 1,400 years ago, the Qur'an referenced this fact.

Today, scientists and medical professionals understand that pain receptors in the skin play a crucial role in detecting and transmitting pain signals. In burn victims, doctors use a simple test—pricking the affected area with a pin. If the patient feels pain, it indicates that the pain receptors are still intact.

Scientific diagram of skin pain receptors

Acknowledgment by Modern Scientists

At a medical conference in Riyadh, a professor of anatomy from Shanghai was astonished by this revelation in the Qur'an. He reportedly declared, "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is His Messenger."

Conclusion

The mention of pain receptors in the Qur'an, long before their scientific discovery, serves as one of the many examples of its divine knowledge. This is just one of the numerous miraculous insights found in the Holy Qur'an.

preview: Modern science has discovered the existence of pain receptors in the skin. This was already mentioned in the Qur'an, revealed over 1400 years ago.