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In one his writings[1], Mr. Katz has pointed out a scientific contradiction in the Qur’an. Mr. Katz writes:
Al-Nam’l 27: 18 – 19 read as follows:
It should be noted that Mr. Katz’s criticism is primarily based on the two instances of the usage of the word ‘said’ in the above translation[2]. However, as I have evidenced in one of my earlier responses[3], the Arabic word “ It may further be noted that the Qur’an has not used any such words like ‘listen’, ‘hear’ or ‘overhear’ for Solomon’s comprehension and understanding of what the ant ‘said’. The Qur’an, on the contrary, has only implied that Solomon (pbuh) understood and comprehended what the ant ‘said’. It should be quite clear from the foregoing stipulations that there is nothing in the words of the Qur’an, on the basis of which, Mr. Katz’s stated criticism would hold any grounds. The Qur’an does not ‘say’ that ants communicate through speech, on the contrary, it only ‘says’ that whatever the mode of communication in ants, Solomon (pbuh) comprehended and understood their communication, as a part of the special favors that he was granted by the Almighty. © Copyright April 2001. All Rights Reserved with the Author [1] The complete article may be accessed at: Qur’an Difficulty: Ants Cannot Talk [2] In Arabic, these instances have been worded as [3] Reference is to the response titled: “To Speak or not to Speak”. |
“, like its English counterpart ‘said’ does not necessarily imply verbal communication or communication through spoken words. On the contrary, both these words, in their respective languages may sometimes be used for communication of ideas, feelings and thoughts, through any mode of communication.
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Ants do Communicate through Sound…