Quranic allusions to sex determination analysis and translatability in the light of modern science

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Proponents of scientific exegesis of the Quran claim that there are verses from this holy book that anticipate modern science.

This article focuses on the verses that are said to have relevance to sex determination in the process of human creation.

The Quran refers to this issue in two different chapters: The Star (53: 45-46) and The Resurrection (75: 36-39).

These verses are reviewed in order to see to what extent the statements provided by the exponents of scientific exegesis are true.

This is done through putting their views side by side with traditional commentators' views and then investigating them all against Arabic language resources.

Modern scientific discoveries in this particular aspect are also reviewed along with certain selected translations of the Quran.