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About Surah An-Naml (النمل)
- Meaning
- The Ant
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 93
- Chapter
- 27 of 114
An-Naml tells of Sulayman, who understood the speech of birds and ants, his correspondence with the Queen of Sheba, and her recognition of the truth. It also revisits Musa, Salih and Lut, and asks a sequence of questions about who creates, sustains and answers the distressed.
Main themes of Surah An-Naml
- Sulayman and the Queen of Sheba
- Gratitude for knowledge
- Signs of Allah
- Resurrection
- Guidance
How to read Surah An-Naml on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah An-Naml 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-Naml — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah An-Naml mean?
- The name An-Naml (النمل) means "The Ant". It is chapter 27 of the Quran and contains 93 verses.
- Is Surah An-Naml Makki or Madani?
- Surah An-Naml is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah An-Naml?
- Surah An-Naml has 93 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah An-Naml about?
- An-Naml tells of Sulayman, who understood the speech of birds and ants, his correspondence with the Queen of Sheba, and her recognition of the truth. It also revisits Musa, Salih and Lut, and asks a sequence of questions about who creates, sustains and answers the distressed.
- Can I listen to Surah An-Naml online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah An-Naml 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.