Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Nasibah Campus, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
In the verses of the Quran, the subject of human creation is raised with the aim of familiarizing mankind with the wonders of creation and knowing God. One of the important topics in biology lessons is the subject of reproduction and development of the fetus, which is of great interest to students. From the perspective of the belief, worship, and religious aspects of the document of transformation, this subject has a high potential for educating teachers and students. The purpose of the present study is to compare the stages of development of the human fetus in the Quran with the findings of embryology and to provide suggestions for teaching the topic of fetal development. The method of this study is a qualitative method of content analysis in terms of its applied purpose and the method of data collection. The content of the topic of reproduction in the 11th grade biology book has been examined in terms of its compliance with the verses of the Quran. According to the verses of the Quran, the stages of development of the human fetus include seven stages: zygote, embryo, placenta, the formation of bones, the growth of flesh, entry of the soul, and finally birth. After these stages, the child enters the world with the arrangements that the Creator has made. The advancement of embryology and cellular-molecular sciences has provided a basis for better understanding of the points that the Quran has brought in the field of human creation.
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