Equal Phrases

Certain words and phrases in the Qur’ān appear the exact same number of times, revealing a remarkable internal balance within the Revelation.


Below are some of the most striking examples:

“Man” and “Woman” — 24 times each

“Dunyā” (worldly life) and “Ākhirah” (afterlife) — 115 times each

“Malāʾikah” (angels) and “Shayṭān” (Satan) — 88 times each

“Life” and “Death” — 145 times each

“People” and “Messengers” — 50 times each

“Corrupt” and “Benefit” — 50 times each

“Iblīs” — 11 times

“Seek refuge from Iblīs” — 11 times

“Muṣībah” (calamity) and “Thanks” — 75 times each

“Ṣadaqah” (charity/spending) and “Riḍā” (satisfaction/approval) — 73 times each

“Misguided people” and “Dead people” — 17 times each

“Gold” and “Easy life” — 8 times each

“Zakāh” (almsgiving) and “Barakah” (blessings) — 32 times each

“Mind” and “Nūr” (light) — 49 times each

“Tongue” and “Sermon” — 25 times each

“Desire” and “Fear” — 8 times each

“Hardship” and “Patience” — 114 times each

“Muhammad” and “Sharīʿah” — 4 times each

And finally:

“Month” appears 12 times, and “Day” appears 365 times — perfectly matching the annual cycle.