Surah 16. The Bee (an-Nahl)
128 verses
Meccan
Verse display
Sections 16 total
- 1. Revelation testified by Nature 16:1–9
- 2. Nature upholds Unity 16:10–21
- 3. Denial due to Ignorance 16:22–25
- 4. Wicked meet Disgrace 16:26–34
- 5. Prophets raised to explain 16:35–40
- 6. Opponents' Doom 16:41–50
- 7. Human Nature revolts against Polytheism 16:51–60
- 8. Iniquity of Deniers 16:61–65
- 9. Parables showing Truth of Revelation 16:66–70
- 10. Recipient of Revelation 16:71–76
- 11. Punishment withheld 16:77–83
- 12. Prophets testify 16:84–89
- 13. Revelation enjoins Good 16:90–100
- 14. Qur'an not a Forgery 16:101–110
- 15. Fate of Opponents 16:111–119
- 16. Way to Greatness 16:120–128
Section titles from Maulana Muhammad Ali, table of contents.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
1
Revelation testified by Nature
2
Nature upholds Unity
3
Denial due to Ignorance
4
Wicked meet Disgrace
5
Prophets raised to explain
6
Opponents' Doom
7
Human Nature revolts against Polytheism
8
Iniquity of Deniers
9
Parables showing Truth of Revelation
10
Recipient of Revelation
11
Punishment withheld
12
Prophets testify
13
Revelation enjoins Good
14
Qur'an not a Forgery
15
Fate of Opponents
16
Way to Greatness
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