Quran in English - Chapter 16 The Bee.

Quran's Message and Miracle

27-04-2024 • 19 Min.

Surah an-Nahl (Quran chapter 16) is one of the surahs (chapters) in the Qur'an. It is the 16th surah and consists of 128 verses. The name "an-Nahl" means "bee" in Arabic.


Surah an-Nahl contains various teachings and instructions relevant to human life. In this surah, God reminds people of His greatness and the gifts given to them. God also emphasizes the importance of being grateful to Him for all the blessings given.


One important aspect of Surah an-Nahl is the emphasis on the signs of God's greatness around the universe. Humans are taught to pay attention to His creations such as the sky, earth, sun, moon, stars, sea and living creatures as signs of proof of God's existence and power.


In addition, Surah an-Nahl also emphasizes the need to maintain relationships with fellow humans by being fair, honest and kind. The surah also provides guidance on the prohibition of slaughtering animals for purposes other than the worship of God and prohibits idol worship.


By reading and studying of Surah an-Nahl in the Quran, we will get a teaching on the importance of being grateful to God for all the blessings that have been given as well as the importance of maintaining good relations with fellow humans and avoiding actions that are prohibited by religion.