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Surah 27

Surah An-Naml

Reflections

النمل

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A small ant on sunlit stone with long, soft shadows in the distance.

Why Did Prophet Sulayman Smile When He Heard an Ant?

An ant feared being crushed by an approaching army. Prophet Sulayman heard its warning. What he prayed next reveals a different way to see power.

Quoted verses: Surah An-Naml, verse 19

Sources & references: Surah An-Naml, verse 16 (Dr Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran); Surah An-Naml, verse 17 (Dr Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran); Surah An-Naml, verse 18 (Dr Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran); Surah An-Naml, verse 19 (Dr Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran)