Mention of Sea and Land in the Quran

The Quran frequently mentions the concepts of sea and land, and provides descriptions of their characteristics and properties. Here are some calculations and information that relate to these concepts:

Sea: 

The word "sea" (or its derivatives) is mentioned 32 times in the Quran. The total area of the Earth's oceans is approximately 361 million square kilometers, which covers about 71% of the planet's surface. The average depth of the oceans is around 3,800 meters, and the deepest point is the Mariana Trench, which reaches a depth of 10,994 meters. The Quran describes the sea as a source of food, transportation, and recreation, as well as a sign of God's power and majesty.

Land: 

The word "land" (or its derivatives) is mentioned 123 times in the Quran. The total land area of the Earth is approximately 148.94 million square kilometers, which covers about 29% of the planet's surface. The largest continent is Asia, with a land area of approximately 44.58 million square kilometers, while the smallest continent is Australia, with a land area of approximately 8.56 million square kilometers. The Quran describes the land as a place of habitation for humans and animals, as well as a source of food, water, and resources.

These calculations and information demonstrate the vastness and diversity of the Earth's sea and land, and highlight the importance of these concepts in human life and in the Quranic narrative. They also show that the Quran's descriptions of sea and land are in line with the scientific understanding of these concepts, and provide an example of the Quran's accurate portrayal of natural phenomena.

Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans and other bodies of saltwater, while the remaining 29% is land. This is based on data from NASA's Earth Observatory, which uses satellite measurements to estimate the distribution of land and water on the planet.

Miracle

Sea + Land

71% + 29% = 100%

Here are some examples of Quranic verses that mention the sea and land:

"It is He who created the heavens and the earth in six days, and then established Himself on the Throne. He knows what goes into the earth and what comes out of it, what descends from the sky and what ascends into it. He is with you wherever you are, and Allah sees what you do." (Quran 57:4)

"He has let loose the two seas, converging together, with a barrier between them they do not overrun. From them come pearls and coral. And to Allah belong the ships that sail upon the sea, by His command, and He holds back the winds, lest they run loose upon the sea. Indeed, in that are signs for everyone patient and grateful." (Quran 55:19-24)

"Say, 'Travel throughout the earth and observe how He began creation. Then Allah will produce the final creation. Indeed Allah is capable of all things.'" (Quran 29:20)

"We made everything living from water. Will they not then believe?" (Quran 21:30)

"And it is He who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon, all floating in their orbits." (Quran 21:33)

"And He is the one who created the heavens and the earth in truth. And on the day He says, 'Be!' it is. His word is the truth, and His will be the dominion on the day the trumpet is blown. Knower of the unseen and the seen, He is the Wise, the Aware." (Quran 6:73)

These verses, among many others in the Quran, illustrate the importance of the sea and land in Allah's creation, and how they are intertwined with other aspects of the natural world, such as the sun, moon, and stars.

It's important to note that the exact percentage of land and sea on Earth can vary depending on how one defines these terms. For example, some definitions of "land" may include areas such as ice caps and glaciers, while others may exclude them. Similarly, some definitions of "sea" may include large inland bodies of water such as the Caspian Sea, while others may only refer to saltwater bodies connected to the ocean. However, the 71%/29% breakdown is widely used and accepted as a general approximation of the Earth's surface composition.