Production of Semen

[chris4336]

Hello, I'm really interested in Islam, and really would like to accept it, however there are a few verses that are holding me back.

The first is the verse on the production of Semen. This is the verse:

"Now let man but think from what he is created! He is created from a drop emitted - Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:" S. 86:5-7

Just wondering how you guys have come to terms with this verse. I am a medical student, so any scientific ideas would be appreciated. I have read that this verse is referring to the blood supply of the testicles, which, I agree does come from that area in the body. This however, seems like kind of a stretch to me. I have also read that it is referring to the seminal vesicles, but these would be located below the rib cage. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

[Muhammad]

Greetings chris,

Welcome to the forum; I hope you have a beneficial stay here, God-Willing.

I am very pleased to hear of your interest in Islam, and pray that you will find the answers that you are looking for.

The verse that you have mentioned has been discussed before on this forum, so perhaps you can have a look at the following posts/threads:

http://www.islamicboard.com/59949-post13.html - scroll down a bit

http://www.islamicboard.com/comparat...quran-com.html

We also have a thread discussing alleged contradictions in the Qur'an, which is here:

http://www.islamicboard.com/refutati...ons-quran.html

This is an article about misquoted verses:

http://www.load-islam.com/artical_de...Misconceptions

Lastly, these are threads about the Qur'an:
http://www.islamicboard.com/comparat...-word-god.html
http://www.islamicboard.com/comparat...-word-god.html
http://www.islamicboard.com/comparat...out-quran.html

And there may be others.

Enjoy your stay!

Peace.