Surah Nuh — Ayah 14 (71:14)

English translation (Saheeh International)

While He has created you in stages?¹

1. - i.e., in various progressive states and conditions. See also 22:5 and 23:12-14 in reference to development of the embryo.

Brief commentary

“While He created you in stages, one after the other: a drop of semen, then clotted blood, then a piece of flesh.”