Some atheists claim that the number of joints—360—was mentioned in an ancient text of traditional Chinese medicine predating Islam. But is this claim true?

This is yet another unfounded atheistic claim. The Huangdi Neijing is an ancient Chinese medical text regarded as the foundational doctrinal source of traditional Chinese medicine. It presents the theoretical principles underlying this medical system, outlines its diagnostic methods, and provides detailed discussions of acupuncture therapy. Notably, it cites 365—not 360—acupuncture points, a number deliberately aligned with the days of the traditional Chinese calendar so that the human body’s 365 acupuncture points correspond to the 365 days of the year. In traditional Chinese medicine, these points are believed to be the locations through which the vital energy, or Qi (pronounced “chee”), enters the body. The text itself explains: “the so-called joints are the locations where the spirit qi leaves and enters during its travels.”¹

Although the truth has become evident, atheists are extremely impudent in spreading false accusations against Prophet Muḥammad (PBUH) in that they will never cease to claim that he (PBUH) was the real author of the Qurʾān. Funnily enough, they have become blind in their opposition to such an extent that they prefer to attribute the authorship of this matchless Book, which abounds with scientific miracles, to the Prophet (PBUH), arguing that he had acquired this knowledge not through revelation but through reading and studying ancient Chinese, Syriac, and Egyptian books. However, the fact that he (PBUH) was absolutely unlettered leaves no basis whatsoever for any such claim. Therefore, there can be no ground—except sheer stubbornness—that can be regarded in any degree as rational for denying his Prophethood. Moreover, Prophet Muḥammad (PBUH) performed innumerable miracles during his lifetime, which were reported through authentic ḥadīths (traditions). Furthermore, it is extraordinary that so many remarkable scientific discoveries of the last 100 years were foretold over fourteen hundred years ago in the Qurʾān and Sunnah. Without the help of Allāh, is it possible that an illiterate man living in the Arabian desert could have predicted them with such startling accuracy? The answer is no, and this is evidence that the Qurʾān is not the word of man, but the Word of Allāh. Undeniably, the study of the scientific miracles of the Qurʾān and Sunnah is of paramount importance and will be beneficial to all. However, it requires in-depth research by specialists. Finally, I invite all atheists to be impartial seekers of the truth. I also remind and urge them not to be misled by those who seek to divert them from the path of Allāh.