Frontal Lobe Nasiyah | Lying Forehead in Quran
Quran 96:16 describes the 'lying forehead' (nasiyah)—the prefrontal cortex responsible for lying. Neuroscience in ancient text.
Did You Know?
Quran 96:15-16 describes the ناصية 'nasiyah' (forelock/forehead) as: • Lying (كاذبة 'kadhibah') • Sinning (خاطئة 'khati'ah') Modern neuroscience reveals the prefrontal cortex sits directly behind the forehead and controls: • Lying and deception • Moral judgment • Decision-making fMRI brain scans show this area activates during lying. Discovered in the 20th century, 1,300+ years after the Quran.
No! If he does not desist, We will surely drag him by the forelock - A lying, sinning forelock.
Quran 96:15-16
Explanation
Of all body parts, the Quran specifically calls the forehead lying and sinful. Modern neuroimaging proves the prefrontal cortex—located directly behind the forehead—is the brain's center for deception, moral reasoning, and executive control. This precise neuroanatomical knowledge was inaccessible before fMRI and PET scans.
Scientific Details
Prefrontal Cortex
Location: Behind the forehead | Functions: Executive control, planning, personality, moral judgment, deception | Discovery: fMRI studies (1990s) confirmed deception activation
Brain Imaging Evidence
fMRI studies show the prefrontal cortex lights up during lying, moral dilemmas, and sin-related decision-making. Damage to this area impairs moral judgment and increases impulsive behavior.
References
- Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience - Deception Studies
- fMRI Neuroimaging Research (1990s-present)
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