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.