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[[File:Khnum creation from clay.gif|thumb|right|177px|The ram-headed god Khnum, also known as "The Guardian of the Cataract" or "The Great Potter", was one of the earliest Egyptian deities and was said to have created mankind from clay.]] | [[File:Khnum creation from clay.gif|thumb|right|177px|The ram-headed god Khnum, also known as "The Guardian of the Cataract" or "The Great Potter", was one of the earliest Egyptian deities and was said to have created mankind from clay.]] | ||
This article analyzes the claim that the [[Qur'an]] displays [[Islam and Science|scientific]] [[Islam and Miracles|foreknowledge]] by correctly asserting the [[creation]] of human beings from clay. | This article analyzes the claim that the [[Qur'an]] displays [[Islam and Science|scientific]] [[Islam and Miracles|foreknowledge]] by correctly asserting the [[creation]] of human beings from clay. | ||
==Relevant Quotations== | |||
{{Quote|{{Quran|15|26}}| | |||
We created man from sounding clay, from mud molded into shape; }} | |||
{{Quote|{{Quran|55|14}}| | |||
He created man from clay like [that of] pottery.}} | |||
{{Quote|{{Quran|3|59}}| | |||
Lo! the likeness of Jesus with Allah is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, then He said unto him: Be! and he is.}} | |||
==Apologetic Claim== | ==Apologetic Claim== | ||