An-Nahl

An-Nahl
النحل
Classification Makkan
Meaning of the name The Bees
Statistics
Sura number 16
Number of verses 128
Juz' number 14
Hizb number 27 to 28
Number of Sajdahs 1 (verse 50)
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Sura An-Nahl (Arabic: سورة النحل‎, Sūratu an-Naḥl, "The Bees") is the 16th. sura of the Qur'an, with 128 verses. Its name means "the bees".

Summary

This sura warns against polytheism, saying that the pagan gods cannot create anything ([Quran 16:20]), and against comparisons between Allah and any created beings ([Quran 16:74]). It also praises Allah for giving the Earth with all its wealth to mankind. According to this sura, all wonders of the natural world, like seas, stars, mountains are proofs of God's infinite power. ([Quran 16:14]) The verse 66 talks about the miracle in milk formation in cattle: "From what is within their bodies, between excretions and blood, We produce for your drink, milk, pure and agreeable to those who drink it."

The verse [Quran 16:103] addresses the allegations that Muhammad has invented the Quran.

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