15 International Journal of Modern Anthropology Int. J. Mod. Anthrop. 2019. Vol. 2, Issue 12, pp: 15 - 61 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijma.v2i12.1 Available online at: www.ata.org.tn & https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijma Original Synthesis Article The miraculous dynamism of the Qur’an: An example of a modern reading reveals a DNA designation Hassen Chaabani Laboratory of Human Genetics and Anthropology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Monastir, 5000 Monastir, Tunisia. E.mail:
[email protected] (Received 5 January 2019; Accepted 25 February 2019; Published 2 April 2019) Abstract – The major miracle of the Qur‟an would reside in its ability to be virtuous, valid and worthwhile for all humans living at all times and everywhere. Here, I propose three major processes which would provide the basis for this dynamism peculiar to the Qur‟an. A detailed example of one of these processes related to the scientific signs is presented. It starts from a verse that can represent a metaphor whereby DNA is designated Salsal (Arabic word refers to the swelling-expanding clay minerals). I have supported this metaphor showing that DNA and swelling-expanding clay minerals have really evident features in common. Moreover I have demonstrated the marvelous analogy that, coupled to this metaphor, permits to test its suitability by specifying that some DNA forms are similar to some potteries. Hence, according to my interpretation, this verse represents a wonderful painting that, elevated to an unusual pinnacle of creation, outlines information at the highest degree of scientific accuracy wearing a dress of superb Arabic rhetorical modes that only the light of knowledge and wisdom can penetrate it.