The Quran does not explicitly state that sperm originates from the ribs. Instead, it contains a verse that has been interpreted in various ways.
Specifically, Quran 86:6-7 states: "He is created of spouting water that issues from between the loins and the ribs."
Interpretations of Quran 86:6-7
This verse has led to different understandings:
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Symbolic Representation: Some scholars interpret "between the loins and the ribs" not as literal anatomical origins but as a descriptive way of indicating the entire body or the general region where reproductive organs are located. The loins are associated with the lower back and reproductive organs, and the ribs/chest with the upper torso, thus encompassing the whole body.
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Source of Energy/Nourishment: Another interpretation suggests the passage refers to the source of energy and sustenance for the sperm. Blood, which nourishes all parts of the body, including the reproductive organs, circulates through the area between the loins and the ribs (chest).
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Origin of the Fluid: It is essential to remember the historical context. The verse might simply be describing the general area of the body from which the seminal fluid appears to originate, without attempting to be a precise anatomical description. It might not intend to define the precise origin within a scientific framework.
In Conclusion
The Quran uses the phrase "between the loins and the ribs" to describe the origin of the "spouting water" (semen). It does not definitively state that sperm comes from the ribs, and interpretations vary between a symbolic representation of the entire body/reproductive region to a description of the general area from which the semen originates.
