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About Surah An-Nahl (النحل)
- Meaning
- The Bee
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 128
- Chapter
- 16 of 114
An-Nahl is sometimes called the Surah of Blessings for its long catalogue of favours: cattle, rain, night and day, the sea, mountains, and the bee that produces healing honey from its inspired craft. It closes with the command to invite to the way of the Lord with wisdom and good instruction.
Main themes of Surah An-Nahl
- Blessings of Allah
- The bee and honey
- Gratitude
- Da'wah with wisdom
- Justice and excellence
How to read Surah An-Nahl on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah An-Nahl is shown above in the Uthmani script, with English and Urdu translation under each ayah. Use the audio player to listen while you read, tap any verse to bookmark or copy it, and switch the translation or reciter from the controls at the top. Everything on this page is free and needs no account.
Surah An-Nahl — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah An-Nahl mean?
- The name An-Nahl (النحل) means "The Bee". It is chapter 16 of the Quran and contains 128 verses.
- Is Surah An-Nahl Makki or Madani?
- Surah An-Nahl is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah An-Nahl?
- Surah An-Nahl has 128 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah An-Nahl about?
- An-Nahl is sometimes called the Surah of Blessings for its long catalogue of favours: cattle, rain, night and day, the sea, mountains, and the bee that produces healing honey from its inspired craft. It closes with the command to invite to the way of the Lord with wisdom and good instruction.
- Can I listen to Surah An-Nahl online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah An-Nahl recited by Mishary Rashid Alafasy and other reciters. You can play the full surah or repeat a single ayah while you follow the Arabic text.