The Scientific Miracle in Prohibiting Carrion, Blood and Pork

It is forbidden for you to die with blood and pork, and what belongs to him is not from Allah; so whoever is forced without shame and no return, there is no sin on him. We will address the subject of food and medical miracle in the Holy Quran and associated with the verse in three main axes, supported by modern scientific evidence and reliable references: The first axis: The scientific miracle in the prohibition of carrion and spilled blood: “Forbidden to you are carrion, blood and pork” (Al-Ma’idah 5:3). Say, "I do not find in what has been revealed to me a prohibition against a feeder who feeds him, except that he is dead or shed blood." Scientific and Medical Miracle: Blood shed is an ideal medium for germ growth Microbiological studies confirm that blood is a nutrient-rich environment (such as iron and glucose) making it an ideal medium for the reproduction of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, such as Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens and Escherichia coli O157:H7. Something in the dead. Blood remains trapped in blood vessels and tissues, causing proteins to break down by bacteria and the production of biotoxic amines such as Putrescine and Cadaverine: two toxic compounds consisting of amino acid degradation, and histamine that causes hypersensitivity and food poisoning, and may lead to death in severe cases. Death is a source of endotoxins: When an animal dies without a legitimate emollient, blood circulation suddenly stops, leading to: Autolysis: where the enzymes of the cells themselves begin to digest tissues. Enterobacteria: Enterobacteria (such as E. coli and Salmonella) move through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream and muscle tissue (meat) due to the stop of the immune barrier. These bacteria release endotoxins, which are lipopolysaccharides (LPS) found in their cell wall. These toxins are heat-resistant and not damaged by normal cooking, making eating dead meat dangerous even after it has been cooked. Axle Conclusion: The Qur'an predates modern microbiology and preventive medicine by prohibiting the eating of dead blood, as research has shown that this prohibition is not only a religious legislation, but also a precise scientific prevention that preserves human health from the most dangerous toxins and germs, and confirms that legal slaughter is an integrated health system that guarantees purity and food safety. Recent scientific studies and references: A study in the Journal of Food Protection (2019): Dead animal meat has higher rates of pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli O157:H7, than healthy slaughter meat. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that contaminated food, including non-slaughtered meat, is responsible for millions of bacterial infections each year globally. World Food Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius, 2020): Recommends that the carcass be "free of visible blood" to avoid microbial contamination, which is consistent with the wisdom of filtering blood in Islamic slaughter. The second axis: scientific and medical miracle in the prohibition of pork in the saying: «It is forbidden to you dead and blood and pork is abomination» [Al-Baqara: 173]. And the word «Horse» It includes material and moral filth and what harms the human body and mind. Scientific and Medical Miracle: Pig Reservoir for Common Diseases (Zoonoses): Pigs are among the most common animals that contain parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted to humans. Notable among them are: Tapeworm (Taenia sollium): which can cause cysticercosis that affects the brain and muscles, and lead to seizures and nerve damage. Trichinella spiralis: causes trichinosis, which leads to severe muscle pain, edema, and heart and respiratory disorders. Hepatitis E virus: Pigs are the main reservoir of this virus, and are more dangerous for pregnant women. Yersinia enterocolitica, Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter jejuni are the main causes of food poisoning and intestinal infections. Harmful chemical and fatty composition: Pork has a high content of saturated fat and harmful cholesterol (LDL). Numerous epidemiological studies link regular consumption of pork (and a therapist such as Lanchon and Salami) to an increased risk of: (cardiovascular disease and obesity.) Gastrointestinal cancers, especially colorectal cancer Immune toxicity and alpha-gal syndrome: Pig tissue contains a protein that is foreign to the human body called ?-galactose-?-1,3-galactose. In some people, this protein causes a strong immune response that appears as hypersensitivity to red meat (alpha-gal syndrome), and may be life-threatening. This phenomenon has been scientifically documented in pioneering research published in prestigious journals. The third point: If death was inevitable, then God would not allow it to happen. “Whoever is forced to sin and does not return, there will be no sin on him.”173 The verse talks about the legalization of eating taboos (like death) in case of severe necessity, but at the same time it tells a great physiological fact, which is that the human body is able to tolerate these foods and digest them in cases of necessity without immediate damage often, as revealed by modern scientific research. First: The linguistic and legal interpretation of the verse forced: * Having to reach a state of severe hunger or thirst with fear of death or severe illness. * Non-Bagh: Any non-infringement or lawlessness. * Not to return: not to exceed the limit of eating of the forbidden, so as to eat as much as to fill the lance only and go the necessity of death. It opens the door of ease and ease in times of distress. Second: The Face of Scientific Miracle and Physiological Interpretation The miracle here lies not only in wise legislation, but in telling a physiological medical fact, which is that if a man is forced (i.e. reached the state of life-threatening hunger) his body can eat the dead and benefit from it without perishing immediately. This contradicts the intuitive belief that eating dead or rotten meat will inevitably lead to rapid death due to toxins and bacteria. Scientific studies have revealed amazing mechanisms by which the human body adapts in conditions of famine and emergency: Changes in gastric acidity (pH): The stomach in its natural state has a strong acidic medium (a pH between 1.5 and 3.5) thanks to the secretion of hydrochloric acid. Research has shown that in the case of long fasting or starvation, the acidity of the stomach increases further. This high acidity forms a strong first line of defense, killing a huge number of bacteria and parasites found in dead or rotten meat, which significantly reduces the risk of acute food poisoning. Adapting digestive enzymes: The body produces a set of enzymes (such as pepsin in the stomach and trypsin in the intestine) to digest proteins. In case of emergency, the body is in dire need of food, these enzymes are ready and effective to digest proteins even if their source is unusual (such as dead). There is no physiological barrier that prevents the digestion of dead proteins, digestion is a chemical process that depends on the breakdown of peptide bonds in the protein regardless of its source. Adaptation of the immune system: In cases of severe malnutrition, complex adaptation of the immune system occurs. While the immune system is generally weak, there are specific responses that may be activated to deal with new pathogens that enter the body with spoiled food. Activation of detoxification mechanisms: The liver is the main detoxification plant in the body. When eating food containing bacterial toxins (such as those produced by Clostridium bacteria or Staphylococcus in dead meat), liver enzymes (such as Cytochrome P450 group) are activated to try to break down these toxins and neutralize them or facilitate excret them outside the body. The psychological and physiological state of extreme hunger: In the case of real necessity, the body is in Survival Mode, where all the energy and resources are directed to the basic functions of life. The thresholds for taste and smell may change, and the basic instinct becomes to enter any energy source regardless of its source or smell. The summary of the miracle of the verse did not only refer to a legitimate judgment, but told a scientific fact that was not known to man at the time of the revelation of the Quran, namely: "The physiological system of man is designed with that divine wisdom that enables him to overcome the crisis of having to eat harmful things in normal circumstances (such as death), through amazing adaptive mechanisms (such as increasing the acidity of the stomach and the adaptation of enzymes and the liver) allows him to benefit from food and reduce the damage to a minimum extent possible, which would enable him to survive." This is fully in line with the legitimate rule of “necessities permit prohibitions,” which God would not permit if eating it would inevitably lead to its destruction. Summary of the Miracle Face The verse reveals a miraculous physiological adaptive system in human structure: Its statement that God created the human body with an integrated defense and digestive system, which enables it in cases of necessity to withstand, break down and digest harmful substances usually (such as dead meat), with mechanisms that protect it from rapid destruction. This scientific meaning is fully in line with the legislative wisdom in the rule: Necessities permit prohibitions," because if death was inevitable in any case, God would not allow it to the compelled. Permissibility itself is evidence of a merciful physiological design that enables man to survive the time of greatest need. Book: The Scientific Interpretation and Scientific Miracle of the Cow Surat / by Dr. Mohamed Bourbab — Source: Published on Dr. Mohamed Bourbab's Facebook page on 06-10-2025 https://www.facebook.com/bourbab.m/posts/pfbid08fmdNwos3J6oVGZviRBaRDDaRUrn1F8kfcXvs3JeUpPe98FjzXq8MpV8th15jgvpl