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Do Men Have One Less Rib in Islam?

Published in Islamic Beliefs 1 min read

No, the belief that men have one less rib than women is not supported by Islamic teachings.

According to verifiable information and explicitly stated in some sources, men and women both have 12 pairs of ribs each. The claim that men are missing a rib due to the story of Eve's creation is not found in the Qur'an or any authentic (Sahi) Hadith. As noted, "No where it mention in the Qur'an and Any Sahi Hadith said 'Men have less ribs than women'."

Rib Cage Anatomy

To further clarify, both male and female human beings generally possess the same number of ribs:

Feature Description
Number of Ribs 12 pairs (24 total)
Composition Bone and cartilage
Function Protect vital organs (heart, lungs, etc.)

The idea of men having fewer ribs is a misunderstanding not supported by anatomical facts or core Islamic texts.