Page 235 - The Miracle of the Blood and Heart

Blood Vessels: A Flawless
Transportation Network

our small red blood cell, now loaded with oxygen, has
returned to the beginning of its journey in the left atrium to
carry oxygen to the tissues. This extraordinary journey, which
has been explained in general terms, has lasted less than a
minute.
Recall that if the capillaries were slightly further from the
alveoli, then that vital exchange would be impossible. The fact
that they are located right beside the alveoli is yet another
example of the perfect and amazing design we have encoun-
tered throughout this book. Not even a human using his rea-
son, able to plan and engineer, possesses the ability to make
such a flawless design, which reveals its presence clearly at all
points inside the body. This is the work of a Great and Mighty
Power. God introduces Himself to us by these important
proofs of creation. It is easy for anyone of understanding to
see the works of God. God has revealed this important truth
in the Qur'an:
God is the Creator of everything and He is Guardian over
everything. The keys of the heavens and Earth belong to
Him. It is those who reject God's signs who are the losers.
(Surat az-Zumar: 62-63)

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