A1L30M40. This combination of letters/numbers plays an important role in the mathematical system of the Quran based on code 19. See 74:1; 1:1; 2:1; 13:38; 27:82; 38:1; 40:28; 46:10; 72:28.

None will be held responsible for the sin of another person (6:164). A person aiding another person to commit a sin or evil, shares the responsibility together with the person who committed (4:85).

Until God revealed the secret code prophesied in chapter 74, we did not have a satisfactory answer to the question, why "one thousand minus fifty instead of the conventional expression, nine hundred and fifty?" Every element of the Quran, its chapters, verses, words, and letters, including its numbers, plays a role in the mathematical structure of the Quran. For instance, the sum of all the different numbers in the Quran without repetition gives us 162146 (19x8534). If the expression in the verse was "nine hundred and fifty," then the sum would be 900 extra and would not participate in the numerical system based on code 19. Furthermore, the age of Noah being a multiple of 19 also supports this relationship.

It seems too difficult to accept such a long lifespan for a human being. Since, the Quran contains its own scientific authentication, we have no choice but to trust this apparently incredible information.

The Bible too gives 950 as Noah's age (Genesis 9:29 ). Chapter eleven of Genesis mentions nine names who lived more than a hundred years, such as Shem (600), Arphaxad (438), Salah (433), Eber (464), Peleg (239), Reu (239), Serug (230), Terah (205),

See 11:40.

The verse implies that evolution is a divinely designed and guided method of creation.

A critic citing 96:2; 15:26; 3:59; 19:67; and 16:4 may ask the following question: "What was man created from: blood, clay, dust, or nothing?" The criticism is a classic example of the either/or fallacy, or the product of a frozen mind that does not consider or perceive time and evolution as reality. If the critic uses the same standard, the critic of these verses will find contradictions in almost every book. If he looks into biology books, he will similarly get confused. In one page he will learn that he is made of atoms, in other made of cells, of DNA, sperm, egg, embryo, earthly materials, etc. He would express his disbelief and confusion with a similar question. A careful and educated reading of the Quran will reveal the following facts about creation:

1. There were times when man did not exist. Billions of years after the creation of the universe, humans were created. In other words, we were nothing before we were created (19:67).

2. Humans were created according to a divinely guided evolution (29:19; 71:14).

3. Creation of man started from clay (15:26).

Our Creator started the biological evolution of microscopic organisms within the layers of clay. Donald E. Ingber, professor at Harvard University, in an article titled "The Architecture of Life" published as the cover story of Scientific American stated the following:

"Researchers now think biological evolution began in layers of clay, rather than in the primordial sea. Interestingly, clay is itself a porous network of atoms arranged geodesically within octahedral and tetrahedral forms. But because these octahedra and tetrahedra are not closely packed, they retain the ability to move and slide relative to one another. This flexibility apparently allows clay to catalyze many chemical reactions, including ones that may have produced the first molecular building blocks of organic life."

Humans are the most advanced fruits of organic life started millions of years ago from layers of clay.

4. Human being is made of water (21:30).

The verse above not only emphasizes the importance of water as an essential ingredient for organic life, but also clearly refers to the beginning of the universe, which we now call the Big Bang. The Quran's information regarding cosmology is centuries ahead of its time. For instance, verse 51:47 informs us that the universe is continuously expanding. Furthermore, the Quran informs us that the universe will collapse back to its origin, confirming the closed universe model (21:104).

Verse 24:45 repeats the role of water in creation and follows with a classification of animals according to their ability to move around and mentions "two legs." Walking on two legs is a crucial point in the evolution of humanoids. Walking on two feet may initially appear to be insignificant in the evolutionary process, yet many scientists believe that walking on two feet had a significant contribution in human evolution by enabling Homo Erectus to use tools and gain consciousness, thereby leading to Homo Sapiens.

5. The human being is made of dust, or earth, which contains the essential elements for life (3:59).

6. Human being is the product of long-term evolution, and when human sperm and egg, which consist of water and earthly elements, meet each other in right conditions, they evolve into embryo, fetus, and finally, after 266 days into a human being (75:37; 16:4; 96:2; 22:5).

We do not translate the Arabic word alaq as "clot"; since neither in interspecies evolution nor intraspecies evolution, is there a stage where the human is a "clot". This is a traditional mistranslation of the word, and the error was first noticed by the medical doctor Maurice Bucaille. Any decent Arabic dictionary will give you three definitions for the word alaq: (1) clot; (2) hanging thing; (3) leech. Early commentators of the Quran, lacking the knowledge of embryology, justifiably picked the "clot" as the meaning of the word. However, the author of the Quran, by this multiple-meaning word was referring to embryo, which hangs to the lining of uterus and nourishes itself like a leech. In modern times, we do not have an excuse for picking the wrong meaning. This is one of the many examples of the Quran's language in verses related to science and mathematics: while its words provide a kind of understanding to former generations, its real meaning shines with knowledge of God's creation and natural laws. See 95:2.

Scientists who followed God's instruction in this verse gathered many evidences regarding the evolution of human creation. Archeological findings show that, following the laws of an intelligent design, life started from simpler organisms and evolved through genetic mutations and cumulative selection. See 7:69; 15:26; 24:45; 71:14.

Peer pressure, especially on religious and cultural issues, creates formidable psychological walls, social, political and economic deterrence that discourages the individual from questioning, reasoning and examining the religious teachings and cultural norms dictated onto him/her. That is why there is a relation between religion and geography. Abraham was one of those rare brave individuals who stood on his own feet, broke the walls of conformity, and rejected the notion that society, or the number of followers, is the criterion for deciding between truth and falsehood. Only philosophical inquiry can free the person from the piles of falsehood and superstition that accumulate in the culture of societies because of ruling classes who wish to keep the status quo. We salute Abraham. We salute all those who question assumptions and traditions of organized religions. Blessed are those who seek truth, who do not rush to conclusion, who examine assumptions and assertions, and do not hesitate to embrace truth when it becomes evident. See 6:74; 21:58.

The three institutions/powers that comprised the fascist Egyptian regime and many other systems in history are referred by three characters: Pharaoh represents politics, Qarun represents economic monopoly, and Haman represents the military. What about magicians? Which institution/power do they represent? How do they contribute to the system that aims to accumulate power and wealth in the hands of the few? See 7:112; 28:38; 40:24.

For the magicians of the New Testament, see, 1 Peter 2:13-21 ; Ephesians 6:5-9 ; Timothy 2:11-14 .

The word Haman is not a proper name, but a title of Egyptian origin, a contraction of Ham-Amon, meaning high priest of god, Amon. The Haman mentioned in the Quran has nothing to do with the Haman mentioned in the Old Testament (Esther 3:1 ; 7:10).

The example is interesting. The spider is not the male one (ankab), but a female one (ankabut). Thus, it might be referring to spiders like the Black Widow that eats their males after having an intimate relationship. (The grammatical structure of the verse is similar to that of 40:20).

Sala prayer is a periodic mental connection and communication with God. We should commemorate God alone in our prayers (20:14). Mentioning the names of Muhammed, Ali, Wali, or any other creature contradicts the purpose of sala prayer as defined by God.

God unveiled the prophecy of the hidden code 19 in chapter 74, in year 1974 to a biochemist that made the first computerized study of the Quran (27:82; 74:1). This was exactly 1406 (19x74) lunar years after the revelation of the Quran. The fulfillment of the prophecy opened a new era and started a powerful reformation movement. For the word ZKR (reminder), see 15:9; 21:2; 21:24; 26:5; 38:1; 41:41; 44:13; 72:17; 74:31.

When considered in the context of immigration, those who emigrate in the cause of God are advised not to worry about their provisions; God will provide for them.