Scientific Discovery Affirms Quranic Wisdom
From conception until death human beings are warned and guided by the Almighty. Many great scientific facts revealed in the twentieth century were given in the Quran by our Lord fourteen hundred years ago.
We can’t call the Quran a book of science, but we can clearly see that many “new” discoveries were previously disclosed in the verses of the Quran.
One of these scientific marvels is the amazing value of mother’s milk. It’s a fact that a baby will be healthier if fed with mother’s milk for at least two years. It’s also a fact that fourteen centuries ago Allah instructed us to do this:
Mothers should nurse their children for two full years– those who wish to complete the full term of nursing… (Quran 2:233).
Nothing Else Can Compete
Allah has created this matchless compound to meet all of a baby’s nutritional needs and also to protect the baby from infections and diseases. This milk is an unbeatable food for a newborn, enhancing the immunity of the baby. Not even the best baby food, prepared by the latest technology, can replace this food source.
The balanced nutrients present in mother’s milk arrive in the best possible form and at the most ideal levels to satisfy the growing baby’s physiology. It’s also rich in all nutrients that enhance mental growth, memory, and the nervous system.
Prevents Infection
Recent research has revealed that mother’s milk protects babies from digestive and respiratory infections, as the antibodies present in the mother’s milk act together as a powerful defense. It’s also been established that babies fed with mother’s milk develop better immune systems, protecting the baby against contagious diseases.
Easily Digested
Mother’s milk is a highly digestible food designed especially for infants. The way it has been created by Allah makes it the most suitable food for babies. Since this food is very easily digested by the baby’s digestive system less energy is spent on digestion and hence more energy can be used for other bodily activities like the development of the internal organs as well as physical growth.
For Premature Babies
Mother’s milk is the ideal nutrition for the proper growth of premature babies. Mother’s milk is rich in protein, fat, and minerals like iron, sodium, calcium etc.; this satisfies the overall development of even a premature baby. No other food, even that produced by the latest technology, can satisfy this need.
Omega 3 for the Brain, Heart, and Immune System
Omega 3 fatty acids are of great importance to the development of the human brain, retina, and heart and are among the most important ingredients in mother’s milk. Hence scientists are keen in emphasizing the fact that mother’s milk is a natural and exemplary source of omega 3.
Mother’s milk is also comprised of an essential component of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In addition to this, it’s also comprised of a protein called adenopectin, which plays a major role in protecting the heart. Another important ingredient is the hormone leptin, which plays a major role in fat metabolism.
We can infer from these facts that if a child is fed with mother’s milk, insha Allah he or she can avoid many illnesses like obesity, type 2 diabetes, numerous infections, and heart disease. Babies fed with mother’s milk excel in intelligence, and even their eyesight is enhanced.
A Hygienic Source of Water
Apart from all these nutrients, this miraculous compound is an important source of water. It’s made up of 90% water which it provides in a hygienic way. Babies fed on mother’s milk rarely require water separately.
Six Good Reasons Why Your Babies Should be Breastfed
- No better food exists for babies.
- It prevents disease and infection.
- It’s easily digestible by babies.
- It strengthens a baby’s intelligence and vision.
- It builds a healthy heart.
- The Quran says to do it!
This is just one of many proofs that the Quran is nothing but the word of Allah, the creator of this world, and that it includes all knowledge.
(Julaiha Parveen resides in Chennai, India)
Assalamualaikum
It is a blessing that Allah gave for the newborns. But some mothers like me have struggled to succesefully nurse their babies. Reasons vary from mother to mother but I feel really sad that with all the help the world has to offer dint help me much. I envy the sight of a mother feeding a baby. .only because she was able to do it and I dint. To read this article it punched a deeper whole into my heart. I could not give my child the best that I could offer. But I try not to beat myself up, if this is what Allah wished for me then be as He wills. But this article is a good encouragement for new moms. I hope and wish all the mothers in the world a hearty success.
Wa aliakum salam.
Dear sister, we didn’t have enough space unfortunately to go into this subject in the detail it deserved. We are so sorry that this caused you pain, but it is very clear from your words that you are a wonderful mother who loves her baby. Research has shown that most of the benefits of breastfeeding are not in fact the components of the milk itself, but the fact that the mother is required to hold the baby longer. A baby who is bottle fed and held the same amount of time is often just as healthy. Also, if healthy feeding ends when the child is weaned, what is the good of breastfeeding? If you love your child as much as I think you do, I know you will ensure that this child receives all the nutrients he or she needs to grow up healthy. In the end, it’s love that makes healthy babies. May Allah (swt) bless your good heart and provide beautifully for your children.
I really admired this article because if we take the Quran in this way ( spritually and scientifically ) then our beleive will be more firmed on The Quran Majeed . I really appriciate who think in this way .
Of course this is our duty to cover each and every aspect of The Our Great Holly Book .
Jazzak-Allah .
Hamid from Dhaka . Bangladesh .
salam
I am very habib to find this new mircle in quran.
Assalaamu alaikuim wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu hu wa magfirah.Subhanallah,Masha Allah,Alhamdulillah AllahuAkbar. I mean common person should understand what ur writing.nice subject.explained very nicly keep it up.All the best for the whole team.This is the last revilation from the supreem power to his people.common person to scholar search what u want u will definately get it, inshaAllah. Masterpiece from Master to studient. All in one . One for all. The holyQuran Allahuhafiz.
Thank you Julaiha Parveen for your artical.
jazakallah khair
Masha Allah great new coming different topic in every week is easy to learn and understand….
May Allah accept her efforts and reward with endless blessings!
Recently the science of medicine found that a person reaches a healthy 40 years of age only if he or she get the first 30 months of his or her life pure care from the mother Please Check Sura 46 Aya 15
وَوَصَّيۡنَا ٱلۡإِنسَـٰنَ بِوَٲلِدَيۡهِ إِحۡسَـٰنًاۖ حَمَلَتۡهُ أُمُّهُ ۥ كُرۡهً۬ا وَوَضَعَتۡهُ كُرۡهً۬اۖ وَحَمۡلُهُ ۥ وَفِصَـٰلُهُ ۥ ثَلَـٰثُونَ شَہۡرًاۚ حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا بَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ ۥ وَبَلَغَ أَرۡبَعِينَ سَنَةً۬ قَالَ رَبِّ أَوۡزِعۡنِىٓ أَنۡ أَشۡكُرَ نِعۡمَتَكَ ٱلَّتِىٓ أَنۡعَمۡتَ عَلَىَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَٲلِدَىَّ وَأَنۡ أَعۡمَلَ صَـٰلِحً۬ا تَرۡضَٮٰهُ وَأَصۡلِحۡ لِى فِى ذُرِّيَّتِىٓۖ إِنِّى تُبۡتُ إِلَيۡكَ وَإِنِّى مِنَ ٱلۡمُسۡلِمِينَ (١٥)
And We have commended unto man kindness toward parents. His mother beareth him with reluctance, and bringeth him forth with reluctance, and the bearing of him and the weaning of him is thirty months, till, when he attaineth full strength and reacheth forty years, he saith: My Lord! Arouse me that I may give thanks for the favour wherewith Thou hast favoured me and my parents, and that I may do right acceptable unto Thee. And be gracious unto me in the matter of my seed. Lo! I have turned unto Thee repentant, and lo! I am of those who surrender (unto Thee). (15)
This is one of my favourite DUA please share with others InshaAllah
Alhamdulillah
Yameenazulfi
Alhamdulillah. Allah has blessed us with many many gifts likewhat you have shared with us. I would like to add another point to this from what i have learnt in my medical school. The composition of breast milk changes daily according to baby’s age and to meet the metabolic demand also. And the composition is different in the milk of mothers who gave birth to premature babys and mature babys, inorder to help the immature organs like gut and kidneys. Subhanallah ,after realising all this where are we in thanking our allmighty….
Jazzak Allah
all i can say is FABIAIYYI AALAAIRABBIKUMATUKAZZIBAAN