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How many joints does the Quran say we have?

Published in Islamic Anatomy 1 min read

The Quran itself does not directly specify the number of joints in the human body. However, a Prophetic tradition (Hadith) provides this information.

Prophetic Tradition on the Number of Joints

According to a narration from A'ishah (may Allah ﷻ be pleased with her), the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) stated that every human being was created with three hundred and sixty joints.

A'ishah (may Allah ﷻ be pleased with her) narrated that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Verily, every human being among the children of Adam was created with three hundred and sixty joints.

Summary

Source Number of Joints
Quran Not Specified
Prophetic Tradition 360

Therefore, while the Quran doesn't mention the exact number of joints, the Prophetic tradition clarifies this, specifying that humans have 360 joints.

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