Frontal Lobe - The Lying Forehead (Nasiyah)
Did You Know?
In 96:15-16, the Quran describes the forelock (nasiyah) as 'lying' and 'sinful.' Modern neuroscience reveals the prefrontal cortex, located directly behind the forehead, is responsible for decision-making, moral judgment, and significantly - deception. This brain region controls our ability to lie.
No! If he does not desist, We will surely drag him by the forelock - A lying, sinning forelock.
Quran 96:15-16
Explanation
The Quran's attribution of lying and sinning to the nasiyah (forelock/forehead) is neurologically precise. The prefrontal cortex, located behind the forehead, is proven to control executive functions including moral reasoning, decision-making, and crucially - the ability to deceive. Brain imaging studies show this area activates during lying. This was only discovered through modern neuroimaging techniques in the 20th century.
Scientific Details
Prefrontal Cortex Function
The prefrontal cortex controls executive functions, planning, personality expression, and moderating social behavior. fMRI studies confirm it activates during deception, moral judgments, and decision-making - precisely the functions the Quran attributes to the 'nasiyah.'
References
- Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
- Neuroimaging Studies on Deception