Surah An-Nahl

About Surah An-Nahl

The Bee — highlights the countless blessings of Allah in nature. The honeybee is cited as a sign of divine wisdom and care for creation.

Background & Revelation

Surah An-Nahl is the 16th surah of the Holy Quran, containing 128 verses. It is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed before the Prophet's migration to Medina. Meccan surahs typically focus on the foundations of faith: belief in Allah, the Day of Judgement, and the stories of past prophets.

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