The Land–Sea Ratio
The Qur’ān mentions “land” and “sea” in a precise balance — one that remarkably matches the actual land-to-water ratio of our planet.
Modern science has discovered that water covers 71% of the Earth, while land makes up 29%.
Amazingly, the Qur’ān reflects this exact proportion through the number of times the words “Sea” and “Land” appear.
Word Frequencies in the Qur’ān
“Sea” (البحر) — 32 times
“Land” (البرّ) — 13 times
Total mentions: 32 + 13 = 45
Exact Ratios Matching Planet Earth
Sea ratio:
32 ÷ 45 × 100 = 71.11%
Land ratio:
13 ÷ 45 × 100 = 28.88%
These percentages mirror the modern scientific calculation of Earth’s surface distribution — a proportion unknown to humanity at the time of revelation.
Reflection
The Qur’ān presents not only guidance but precision and signs woven into its language.
Such harmony between revelation and creation is a reminder that:
“Indeed, this is nothing but a reminder to the worlds.”
— Qur’ān 81:27
