About This Surah
Surah An-Nahl (النحل) is the 16th chapter of the Qur'an, with 128 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, spirituality, and cosmology. It prominently features Ibrahim and the Quran.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2019
- 1, 77Inevitability of the Hour
- 1, 3, 51, 74Rejection of polytheism
- 2, 102Angelic transmission of revelation
- 2, 22, 36, 51, 52, 60Oneness of God
- 3Creation of the heavens and earth
- 4Creation from a sperm-drop
- 4, 22, 83, 107, 108Ingratitude and disputation
- 5, 6Creation of livestock and cattle
- 7, 8Means of transport and riding animals
- 8, 40Creation by the divine command (Kun)
- 9, 24, 105Purpose of revelation
- 10, 11, 13, 65Rain and vegetation
- 12, 16Sun, moon, and celestial bodies
- 14The sea and marine resources
- 15Mountains and rivers
- 17, 71, 75, 76Parables illustrating tawhid versus shirk
- 18, 53, 67Innumerable nature of divine favors
- 19, 23, 61Knowledge of secret and open
- 20, 21, 73Helplessness and lifelessness of idols
Verses 21–4011
- 25, 84, 89, 109, 111Accountability and recompense
- 26, 34, 63Destruction of past plotters
- 27, 86, 87Disgrace of polytheists
- 28Agony and humiliation of wrongdoers at death
- 29, 85, 88Torment and gates of Hell
- 30, 31Bliss and gardens of Paradise
- 32Peaceful death of the righteous
- 33, 45, 46, 47, 55, 104…Sudden and gradual retribution
- 35, 54, 100False fatalism and excuses
- 35, 36, 37, 82Sending of messengers
- 38, 39Resurrection
Verses 41–609
- 41, 110Virtue of migration for God's sake (Hijrah)
- 42, 96, 99Patience and trust in Allah (Tawakkul)
- 43Humanity of Messengers
- 44, 64, 89Clarification of scripture
- 48, 49Prostration of shadows and creatures
- 49, 50Obedience and fear of angels
- 56, 62Pagan superstitions and false dedications
- 57Attribution of daughters to God
- 58, 59Pagan abhorrence of female daughters
Verses 61–808
- 66Pure milk from livestock
- 68, 69Bees and honey production
- 70Stages of life and decrepitude
- 72Spouses and offspring
- 77Unseen knowledge of the Hour
- 78Senses and cognitive faculties
- 79Flight of birds
- 80, 81Shelter, dwellings, and clothing
Verses 81–1006
- 90Command to justice, benevolence, and kinship
- 90Prohibition of immorality, wickedness, and oppression
- 91, 93, 95Fulfillment of covenants and oaths
- 92, 94Prohibition of using oaths for deceit
- 97Reward for righteous deeds irrespective of gender
- 98Seeking refuge from Satan during recitation
Verses 101–1209
- 101Abrogation of verses
- 103Arabic Language of the Quran
- 106Exemption of the coerced from apostasy
- 112, 113Parable of the ungrateful township
- 114, 115, 118Lawful (Halal) and unlawful (Haram) foods
- 115Rule of necessity in food
- 116Prohibition of fabricating lawful and unlawful
- 119Repentance from sins done in ignorance
- 120, 121, 122, 123Following the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim
Verses 121–1284
- 124Rules and history of the Sabbath
- 125Da'wah through wisdom, good admonition, and debate
- 126Equitable retribution and excellence of patience
- 127, 128Consolation and divine support for the Prophet
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
Allah↔disbelief200
creation↔divine creation195
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔punishment of hellfire127
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife126
Allah↔the descent of revelation112
Allah↔guidance111
faith↔disbelief108
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
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And I did not send before you, O Messenger, except men amongst humans to whom I would send revelation. I did not send them as ange…
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Al-Baqarah · 2:173
Allah has only forbidden you from consuming that which died without being sacrificed according to the sacred law and having its bl…
∿ similarity: 0.96
Ghafir · 40:76
Enter the doors of hell, staying therein forever. Wretched is the abode in which those arrogant to the truth will reside”.
∿ similarity: 0.84
Fatir · 35:45
If Allah were to rush to punish people for the wrong they have done and the sins they perpetrated, He would have destroyed all the…
∿ similarity: 0.84
Hud · 11:22
It is certain that on the Day of Judgement they will be the greatest losers, because they exchanged faith for disbelief, the After…
∿ similarity: 0.83
Al-Ma'idah · 5:88
Consume the lawful and pure things that Allah gives to you from His provision. But do not consume the unlawful, such as something…
∿ similarity: 0.82
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah An-Nahl?
Surah An-Nahl (النحل) is the 16th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 128 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah An-Nahl?
The main themes of Surah An-Nahl are theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah An-Nahl?
Surah An-Nahl prominently features the Quran and Ibrahim.
Is Surah An-Nahl Meccan or Medinan?
Surah An-Nahl is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 128 verses.
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