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The Cell in 40 Topics

This fact shows us once again that the human body has been perfectly
created. It is impossible for even the blood-clotting system to be explained
in terms of coincidences and gradual development, as the theory of evolution
would maintain. This system, every detail of which is the product of a sep-
arate blueprint and calculation, reveals the perfection of creation. Almighty
God, Who created us and placed us on this Earth, has created our bodies
with this system that protects against wounds both great and small.
In addition, blood clotting is highly important not just for those exter-
nal wounds visible to the naked eye, but also for repairing damage that
takes place every day in our capillary vessels. Although you seldom feel
them, you actually suffer tiny hemorrhages during the whole course of the
day. When you bump your arm against a door or sit down too hard, hun-
dreds of tiny capillary blood vessels are broken. But the internal bleeding
that occurs as a result of this is immediately stopped, thanks to the clotting
system, and the body subsequently rebuilds its capillary vessels. If the
blow concerned is quite hard, the internal bleeding before clotting occurs
will be quite powerful also, for which reason bruising occurs at the site.
Anyone born without this clotting system in the blood is known medically
as a hemophiliac and must be protected against the slightest knock for his
whole life, and even wrapped in cotton wool. However, patients with se-
vere hemophilia do not tend to live long. Even internal bleeding caused by
a fall in the street can swiftly prove fatal.
In the face of these facts, all human beings must reflect on the miracle
of creation of their own bodies and give thanks to God, Who created it so
perfectly. This body, of which we are unable to produce a single system, or
even a single cell, is a blessing bestowed on us by Almighty God.
In the Qur’an our Lord states:
We created you, so why do you not confirm the truth? (Surat al-Waqi‘a,
57)
There are certainly Signs in the earth for people with certainty; and in
yourselves as well. Do you not then see? (Surat adh-Dhariyat, 20-21)

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