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THE MIRACLE OF HORMONES

As can be seen in the picture
on the left, a thyroid molecule is
composed of lifeless, unconscious
atoms. The cells perform their
function according to humanly
inconceivable genetic program
written in their nuclei. This fact
brings to light even more the enor-
mity of the miracle of creation.
It is God, the possessor of eter-
nal intelligence and knowledge,
Who wonderfully created the cells
of the body, the genetic program
The structure of the thyroid hor- that determines the functioning of
mone that determines the speed this system, and the inner systems
at which the body cells work.
of the cells that translate and inter-
pret this genetic program.
Moreover, in the genetic programs of the cells that compose the thy-
roid gland, He wrote the molecular formula of the hormone that acceler-
ates the activity of other cells. So it is evident that a remarkably
harmonious system has been put in place which proves once more the
perfection of God's creation. In the Qur'an, God reveals harmony and
perfection that is seen everywhere in the world:
He Who created the seven heavens in layers. You will not find any
flaw in the creation of the All-Merciful. Look again – do you see
any gaps? Then look again and again. Your sight will return to
you dazzled and exhausted! (Qur'an, 67: 3-4)

The Proportion in Our Bodies

Thyroxine has another wonderful characteristic in that it works in
cooperation with the growth hormone. These two molecules act together
in harmony toward a common goal. There is only one explanation for

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