Harmonious Complexity: The Intricate Balance of Human Body's Creation

This is a glimpse of the myriad intricate balances within the human body:

The sensory organs are arranged precisely to suit human needs. For instance, the ears can only perceive sound vibrations within a certain range. At first glance, a broader hearing range might seem advantageous, but this sensory limit, known as the 'auditory threshold,' is set for a specific purpose. If our ears were too sensitive, we would be subjected to a constant array of sounds, from our own heartbeat to the faintest rustle of a tiny mite on the floor. Living like this would be extremely disruptive.

Note : Even Every Human Ear Utters the Word of Allah (اَللهُ)

A similar balance applies to the sense of touch. Highly sensitive nerve cells situated beneath human skin are optimally distributed throughout the body's surface. These nerves cluster primarily at the fingertips, lips, and sexual organs. Conversely, areas considered 'less important,' like the back, have fewer nerve cells. This arrangement benefits humans greatly. Imagine if our fingertips were not sensitive, and most nerve cells clustered in the back. Undoubtedly, this would be frustrating; while we'd be unable to use our hands effectively, our backs would feel even the slightest sensations, such as the creases in clothing.

Organ development exemplifies this 'intricate balance.' Take, for example, hair and eyelashes. Though both are essentially 'hair,' their growth rates differ. If eyelashes grew at the same rate as head hair, they would obstruct vision, potentially poking the eyes and endangering a vital organ. The length of our eyelashes is fixed and specific. If they were to shorten, due to burning or accidents, they would grow until they reach the 'ideal' length and then stop.

The shape of eyelashes is also crucial. With a slight upward curve, they don't obstruct the view and enhance the eyes' beauty. During growth, these eyelashes are covered by a special oil produced by specific glands at the edge of the eyelids. Hence, our eyelashes feel smooth and not as coarse as a brush. Such 'fine adjustments' are present throughout the human body.

Remarkably, much like in teenagers, this precise creation is also evident in newborns. For example, the skulls of newborns are very soft and can move to a certain extent. This flexibility aids the baby's head in safely passing through the birth canal. Without this flexibility, the skull bones could crack during birth, causing severe damage to the baby's brain.

With similar perfection, all organs in humans develop harmoniously during the growth process. For instance, during head development, the skull that encases the brain grows in proportion to the brain. If the skull were to grow slower than the brain, it would exert pressure on the brain and quickly lead to death.

The same balance also occurs in other organs such as the heart, lungs, throat, eyes, and eyelids.

Therefore, let's examine our extraordinary body structure to witness the art and magnificence of creation. Each body part, with a structure more perfect than the most advanced factory equipped with cutting-edge technology, reveals creation by God, whose unmatched power is evident.

In short, if we briefly examine the systems and organs in the human body, we will clearly see evidence of balanced and flawless creation.

Digestion

Saliva, which plays a role in the initial stages of digestion, serves to moisten food for easy chewing by the teeth and to facilitate its passage through the esophagus. Saliva also contains a special substance that chemically transforms starch into sugar. Consider what would happen if saliva were not produced in the mouth. We wouldn't be able to swallow anything or even speak due to the dryness of our mouths. We wouldn't be able to consume solid food and would have to rely solely on liquids.

Within the stomach, there exists an astonishing balance. In the stomach, food is digested by hydrochloric acid. This acid is so potent that it can digest not only the food that enters but also the stomach lining itself. However, a solution is provided for humans: a substance called mucus, produced during the digestion process, coats the stomach lining and protects it effectively from the corrosive effects of the acid. Thus, the stomach does not harm itself. There is a perfect alignment between the food-digesting acid and the mucus produced to shield the stomach from this acid.

When empty, the stomach doesn't produce protein-digesting enzymes. Instead, it secretes a harmless liquid without corrosive properties. As soon as protein-rich food enters the stomach, hydrochloric acid is produced within the stomach, breaking down this neutral liquid into protein. Consequently, when the stomach is empty, this acid does not harm the stomach itself, which is also made of protein.

It should be noted that the "theory of evolution" has never been able to explain such complex systems. This theory suggests that complex structures around us gradually evolved from primitive organisms, through the accumulation of incremental structural improvements. However, it's clear that the stomach's system cannot be the result of gradual evolution. The absence of a single factor would kill the organism. Just one example is sufficient to comprehend the inconsistency of this evolutionary theory. Imagine an organism that damages its own stomach with the acid it produces there—initially, its stomach would be painfully destroyed, and other organs would also be corroded by that acid. The organism would die by consuming itself alive.

The liquid in the stomach gains the ability to break down protein through a series of chemical reactions. Consider an evolving organism, but these chemical transformations can't occur within its stomach. If the stomach's liquid couldn't break down protein, the organism wouldn't be able to digest food and would eventually die with undigested food in its stomach.

Let's view this from a different perspective. Stomach cells produce acid within the stomach. Both these cells and cells in other parts of the body (e.g., eye cells) are twin cells originating from the initial division of a single cell in the mother's womb. Furthermore, these two types of cells share the same genetic combination. This means that the genetic data in both types of cells contains information about the protein needed for the eyes and the acid used in the stomach. However, under the command of an unknown source, among millions of available pieces of information, eye cells only utilize information for the eyes, and stomach cells only use information for the stomach. What if eye cells producing the protein needed for the eyes (for some unknown reason) began producing the stomach acid—because they indeed have the information required to produce it? If this were to happen, someone would be consuming and digesting their own eyes.

Let's continue examining the remarkable balance within our bodies:

The subsequent digestive process is also well-designed. Useful portions of the digested food are absorbed by the lining of the small intestine and diffuse into the bloodstream. The lining of the small intestine is covered in lateral folds resembling tangled fabric. Each fold contains smaller folds called "villi." These folds greatly enhance the absorption capacity of the intestine. On the upper surface of the cells covering the villi, there are tiny projections known as microvilli. These projections absorb nutrients and function as pumps. The interior of these pumps connects to the circulatory system through a transport system equipped with various routes. This is how absorbed nutrients reach all parts of the body through the bloodstream. Each villus contains nearly 3000 microvilli. An area of one square millimeter in the lining of the small intestine is covered by approximately 200 million microvilli. In an area as small as one square millimeter, 200 million pumps work tirelessly without damage or exhaustion to sustain human life. These numerous pumps, which would normally occupy a vast space, are compressed into a tiny area. This system ensures human survival by maximizing the utilization of consumed food.

Respiration

The respiratory system is built upon intricate order. Inhaling cold or polluted air can have adverse effects on health. Therefore, air must be warmed and purified before it's inhaled. Our noses are designed for this task. Hairs and mucous membranes in the nasal passages filter the air, capturing dust particles within it. Meanwhile, the air is warmed as it flows through the nasal passages. The nasal bones have a specific shape, so the inhaled air only reaches the lungs after making several rotations within the nasal passage and becoming warm. A structure that allows air to flow several times within a small bone is undoubtedly a result of design. If humans were to try to replicate this effect, controlling the movement of air would only be possible through intricate and specific calculations. The fact that this specific structure exists to meet the needs of another system—namely, cleansing and warming the air flowing to the lungs—is evidence that both systems were specially created by the same Creator. After all these stages, the air reaches the respiratory tubes after being humidified and freed from dust.

Skeleton

The skeleton is a miracle of engineering in its own right, serving as the body's supporting framework. The skeleton safeguards major organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs, while providing a housing for internal organs. The skeleton equips the human body with an unparalleled ability to move, a mechanism that cannot be replicated by any artificial means. Bone tissue is not inorganic as commonly thought; rather, it serves as the body's mineral storage, composed of various essential minerals like calcium and phosphate. According to the body's needs, the skeleton stores or releases these minerals. Furthermore, bones also produce red blood cells.

Apart from its perfect and uniform functionality, the skeleton is also composed of bones with an extraordinary structure. Since it's responsible for supporting and protecting the body, bones are created with the capacity and strength to fulfill that role. The worst possible conditions have also been taken into consideration. For example, the thigh bone can bear a load as heavy as one ton when standing upright. Surprisingly, with every step, bones bear a load three times their body weight. When an athlete performs a pole vault and lands on the ground, each square centimeter of their hip bone is subjected to a pressure of 1400 kilograms. What makes this structure, formed by the division and multiplication of a single stem cell, so strong? The answer to this question lies hidden in the unparalleled creation of bones.

A modern technology example can help explain this further. Large and tall building constructions use the scaffold system. The supporting elements in this technique are not monolithic structures, but rather consist of crossbars forming the scaffold. Through complex calculations that only computers can perform, we can build stronger and more cost-effective bridges and factories.

The internal structure of bones resembles the scaffold system used in bridge and tower construction. The only significant difference is that the bone system is more intricate and sophisticated than human designs. With this system, bones are incredibly strong yet lightweight enough to be comfortable for humans to use. If the opposite were true—if the inner part of the bone was as dense as the outer part—the bone would be too heavy for humans to carry, and it would break or fracture easily upon even minor impact due to its rigid and unyielding structure.

The perfect bone design helps us lead lives with ease. We can even engage in demanding tasks without experiencing pain. Another remarkable feature of bone structure is its flexibility in certain body parts. For instance, aside from protecting vital organs like the heart and lungs, the rib bones can expand and contract, allowing air to move in and out of the lungs.

Bone elasticity can change under certain circumstances. For instance, in women, the hip bones elongate during the last months of pregnancy and move apart. This is crucial because with this elongation, during childbirth, the baby's head can exit the mother's womb without harm.

The aspects of bone marvel are not limited to the above. In addition to flexibility, durability, and lightness, bones also possess self-repairing capabilities. If a bone breaks, humans only need to immobilize it, and the bone will repair itself. It's evident that this process, like other processes in the body, is highly complex and involves the collaboration of millions of cells.

Another essential point to reflect on is the body's skeletal movement capability. With every step, the vertebrae that make up our spine move, overlapping each other. Continuous movement and friction between these vertebrae should naturally cause wear on the spine. To prevent this, there are cartilaginous discs between the vertebrae, known as "intervertebral discs." These discs function as shock absorbers. With every step, there's a force exerted on the body by the ground as a reaction to body weight. This force doesn't harm the body due to the presence of these shock absorbers, whose curved shape can "distribute force." Without the flexibility of the spine and the specific structure that reduces this ground reaction force, the force exerted by the ground would directly reach the skull, and the upper end of the spine would shatter the skull and penetrate the brain.

Evidence of creation is also apparent on the joint surfaces. Bone joints don't need lubrication even though they continually move throughout a person's life. Biologists conducted research to find out why: how is friction in these joints overcome?

Scientists found that this issue is solved by a system, which can be seen as an "absolute miracle of creation." The joint surfaces subject to friction are covered by a thin, porous layer of cartilage. Below this layer lies a lubricating substance. When the bones press on the joint, this lubricant is forced through the pores, causing the joint surface to become smooth "as if floating on oil."

All of this demonstrates that the human body is a result of perfect design and superior creation. This flawless design assists humans in performing various agile and effortless movements.

Imagine if everything wasn't so perfect, and our legs were composed of a single long bone. We would surely struggle to walk, our bodies would be awkward, and movement would be difficult. Even sitting would be challenging, and leg bones would easily break due to the compression forces experienced during movement. Yet in reality, the human body's skeleton has a structure that allows for a wide range of movements.

Allah has created and continues to create all the uniqueness of the human skeleton. Allah invites humans, the beings He created, to contemplate this fact.

Humans should reflect on this, sense Allah's power that has created them, and express gratitude to Him. If not, they would be at a great loss. Allah, who created the bones and clothed them with flesh, is capable of repeating His creation.