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Miracle of Allah: Tolerance of our body’s defense system

However, during this struggle, a miracle takes place. Even though the body is always on the alert to fight against the organisms that can cause it harm, it allows millions of other types of bacteria to live in some organs. For example, it is known that 80 species of microorganisms live in the mouth, throat and the tonsils. According to research, there are 200 organism species which keep our bodies constantly healthy. The reason that our defense system does not attack these organisms is that these are vital for tolerance of the defense system.
It is of course impossible for coincidences to account for the ability to choose, which requires characteristics such as knowledge, consciousness and intelligence. There is no doubt that the defense system acts with the inspiration of Almighty Allah as revealed in the verse “hearkening to its Lord as it is bound to do!” (Surat Al-Inshiqaq, 2)
There is only one definite truth that must be accepted here and that is all cells, just like everything else in nature, are created specially by Allah, Who is the Owner of an infinite power, knowledge and intelligence:
“... He created all things and He has knowledge of all things.” (Surat Al-An’am, 101)
Another organ, which the defense system tolerates is the intestines. Even though our general body is covered with very detailed defensive weapons, millions of bacteria nonetheless continue to survive in our intestines because the food we eat and the fluids we drink are digested by the bacteria in our small intestines. In addition, these bacteria provide a natural method of protection as they prevent the reproduction of other bacteria that could harm the body so defense cells cooperate with these bacteria that prove beneficial for the body. Even though there is the possibility of activating an immune system response and starting a war in the intestines, T cells somehow ignore the bacteria in the small intestine and prevent this. So, how do defense cells tolerate these bacteria?

Cells’ training that is amazing

Allah created the defense system with impeccable equipment
The defense system recognizes and distinguishes viruses and bacteria that are harmful to it from friendly organisms. The way that defense cells with no mind or brain can accomplish this is a reflection of the matchless Creation of Allah, the Lord of infinite knowledge, seen in a small cell. It is revealed that Allah’s infinite knowledge encompasses all: “... They cannot grasp any of His knowledge save what He wills. His kursi encompasses the heavens and the earth and their preservation does not tire Him. He is the Most High, the Magnificent.” (Surat Al-Baqara, 255)

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