Science in the Glorious Quran: The Aquatic Origin of Life

“And We made from water every living thing. Then will they not believe?” (Qur’an, 21:30)

The origin of water on Earth is not completely understood. Water has many unique physical and chemical properties that make it well suited to support the complex chemistry required for life.

• It can dissolve many substances.
• Expansion of water, when it freezes, keeps oceans and lakes on Earth from freezing solid.
• Water gives the Earth its relatively moderate climate because it has a high heat capacity, which means it takes a lot of energy to cause the water to change temperature.

Scientists believe that in order for life to exist on Earth, water must form and remain liquid. For this to happen, the Earth must be found in the right region, away from the sun, and should have a specific necessary size.

Who made all these conditions collectively happen? It is the Will of God. He wanted to create water-dependent forms of life and, therefore, He made all the right conditions for water to form and remain.

Water covers about 75% of the Earth

Every living entity requires water for its existence