Water and Life
Did You Know?
Every living cell is composed primarily of water, and life as we know it cannot exist without water - a scientific fact stated in the Quran 1400 years ago.
وَجَعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَاءِ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ حَيٍّ ۖ أَفَلَا يُؤْمِنُونَ
And We made from water every living thing. Then will they not believe?
Quran 21:30
Explanation
The verse makes a clear and direct statement that all living things are made from water. Modern science has confirmed that water is the essential component of all living cells, making up 70-90% of all living organisms, and is crucial for all known forms of life.
Scientific Details
Cellular Composition
The human body is approximately 60% water, while some organisms are up to 90% water. Every living cell requires water to maintain its structure, transport nutrients, and carry out vital biochemical reactions.
Biochemical Necessity
Water's unique properties make it essential for life: its ability to dissolve many substances, its role in chemical reactions, its temperature stabilizing properties, and its role in transporting nutrients and waste products.
Origin of Life
Scientific theories about the origin of life on Earth all involve water as a crucial component. The earliest known life forms appeared in water, and the search for extraterrestrial life focuses on finding water.
Water's Unique Properties
Water has unique physical and chemical properties that make it perfect for supporting life: its polarity, hydrogen bonding, high specific heat capacity, and its behavior as a universal solvent.
References
- Journal of Biological Chemistry: Water in Cellular Function
- Origins of Life: The Role of Water
- Biochemistry: Water as the Matrix of Life
- Scientific American: Why Water is Essential for Life