Collection: Fingerprints

Modern Scientific Discovery:

Fingerprints are one of the most unique characteristics of human biology. Each person’s fingerprints are entirely distinct, even among identical twins. No two individuals have ever been found to share the same fingerprint pattern. This uniqueness is why fingerprints are used for identity verification in forensic science, biometrics, and security systems.

Scientists have discovered that fingerprint patterns develop in the womb and remain unchanged throughout a person’s life. They play an essential role in grip, touch sensitivity, and personal identification. However, this scientific understanding only emerged in the late 19th century, when fingerprints were first used for forensic identification.

Qur’ānic Revelation:

بَلَىٰ قَٰدِرِينَ عَلَىٰٓ أَن نُّسَوِّىَ بَنَانَهُۥ

English Translation:

"Yes indeed; We are able to reconstruct his fingertips."
(Qur’ān 75:4)

Scientific Explanation:

This verse, revealed over 1400 years ago, specifically mentions fingertips, not just hands or body parts in general. The Qur’ān highlights Allah’s ability to recreate fingertips, which modern science has now recognized as a uniquely identifying feature of every human being.

🔍 Why is this remarkable?

• The choice of "fingertips" in the Qur’ān is precise. Instead of mentioning hands, bones, or skin, the verse focuses on the bānān (بنان)—the fingertips, which are now known to contain an individual’s unique identity.
• Modern forensic science relies on fingerprints for criminal identification, proving that our fingertips hold an intricate and irreplaceable signature of our existence.
• If the Qur’ān were simply describing bodily reconstruction, it could have mentioned bones or skin, but the specific mention of fingertips suggests a deeper scientific awareness.

Conclusion:

At the time of revelation, people had no understanding of the uniqueness of fingerprints. Yet, the Qur’ān explicitly highlights fingertips as an example of Allah’s precision in creation. This verse serves as a powerful reminder of divine knowledge and the intricate design within every human being—knowledge that was only fully understood by science centuries later.