Surah An-Naml Overview — The Ant (Chapter 27)

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النمل An-Naml The Ant
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About This Surah

Surah An-Naml (النمل) is the 27th chapter of the Qur'an, with 93 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are spirituality, theology, and cosmology. It prominently features Bilqis and Sulayman.

◉ Juz 19◉ Juz 20Makkan93 Verses
Thematic Domains
Spirituality
27%
Theology
27%
Cosmology
20%
Prophethood
15%
Eschatology
11%
Key Concepts
AllahFaithKnowledgeBilqisThe EarthRational ConsiderationSulaymanDeeds For The AfterlifeUnderstandingDivine MercyEvil DeedThe Heavens
Spirituality — 27%Theology — 27%Cosmology — 20%Prophethood — 15%Eschatology — 11%
Verse Tone Progression
Promise (verses 1–1)Consolation (verses 2–3)Promise (verses 4–4)Warning (verses 5–5)Command (verses 6–6)Promise (verses 7–7)Warning (verses 8–8)Command (verses 9–9)Warning (verses 10–10)Consolation (verses 11–11)Command (verses 12–12)Warning (verses 13–13)Command (verses 14–14)Praise (verses 15–15)Command (verses 16–16)Warning (verses 17–18)Praise (verses 19–19)Narrative (verses 20–20)Command (verses 21–21)Warning (verses 22–22)Command (verses 23–23)Narrative (verses 24–24)Command (verses 25–25)Praise (verses 26–26)Warning (verses 27–27)Command (verses 28–28)Promise (verses 29–29)Praise (verses 30–30)Warning (verses 31–32)Command (verses 33–33)Warning (verses 34–34)Consolation (verses 35–35)Warning (verses 36–36)Promise (verses 37–37)Warning (verses 38–38)Command (verses 39–42)Warning (verses 43–43)Consolation (verses 44–44)Warning (verses 45–46)Command (verses 47–50)Promise (verses 51–52)Consolation (verses 53–53)Warning (verses 54–54)Command (verses 55–55)Warning (verses 56–56)Promise (verses 57–57)Warning (verses 58–58)Praise (verses 59–59)Command (verses 60–62)Warning (verses 63–63)Praise (verses 64–64)Command (verses 65–65)Warning (verses 66–67)Command (verses 68–68)Warning (verses 69–69)Consolation (verses 70–70)Command (verses 71–72)Promise (verses 73–73)Command (verses 74–74)Warning (verses 75–76)Consolation (verses 77–77)Command (verses 78–78)Consolation (verses 79–79)Narrative (verses 80–80)Warning (verses 81–85)Consolation (verses 86–86)Praise (verses 87–87)Command (verses 88–88)Consolation (verses 89–89)Warning (verses 90–90)Promise (verses 91–91)Warning (verses 92–92)Praise (verses 93–93)012243648607284
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Allah20vfaith13vknowledge13vBilqis12vthe earth11vrational consideration8vSulayman7vclarified text6vdeeds for the afterlife6vdivine mercy6vevil deed6vfalse supposition6v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔deeds for the afterlife126
Allah↔divine mercy125
faith↔deeds for the afterlife100
faith↔knowledge84
knowledge↔the earth74
faith↔divine mercy58
Allah↔evil deed45
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
67:25
And the rejectors of the resurrection, thinking it to be far-fetched, say, “O Muhammad! When will this promise that you and your c…
∿ similarity: 1.00
21:38
And the disbelievers who reject resurrection say in their haste, “O Muslims! If indeed you are truthful in what you claim, when wi…
∿ similarity: 0.99
34:29
And the idolaters say, whilst hastily seeking the punishment you are warning them of: “If you are truthful tell us When is this pr…
∿ similarity: 0.99
26:173
I rained down on them stones from the sky, just like we send down the rain. Disgraceful was the rain that befell these people, who…
∿ similarity: 0.99
36:48
The disbelievers who deny the resurrection say in denial of it and regarding it as far-fetched: When is this resurrection if you,…
∿ similarity: 0.94
10:48
The stbborn disbelievers say: 'When will the punishment you promised to us occur, if you are telling the truth.'
∿ similarity: 0.94
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah An-Naml?
Surah An-Naml (النمل) is the 27th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 93 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah An-Naml?
The main themes of Surah An-Naml are theology, spirituality, and cosmology.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah An-Naml?
Surah An-Naml prominently features Bilqis and Sulayman.
Is Surah An-Naml Meccan or Medinan?
Surah An-Naml is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 93 verses.
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