Surah An Nahl by Shuraim & Sudais with Urdu Translation

Recitation Surah An-Nahl 16 with Urdu Translation

• In Para / Juzz Number: 14
• Number of verses: 128
• Revealed in: Makkah — Makki
• Reciters: Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais and Shaykh Saud Al-Shuraim
• Urdu Translation: Qari Fateh Muhammad Jalhendri

The Central Theme and Topic of the Surah

Surah An-Nahl calls people to recognise Allah through His countless blessings and to respond with gratitude and worship. Animals, rain, crops, the seas, mountains, pathways, homes, clothing, and human abilities are all presented as gifts that sustain life. The bee, from which the surah takes its name, is one striking example of the order and benefit Allah has placed within creation.

These signs challenge idol worship and the attribution of divine gifts to powerless objects of devotion. The surah repeatedly contrasts the Creator with what cannot create, provide, or control life and death. It also affirms resurrection and accountability, warning that temporary enjoyment cannot protect those who reject the truth.

Alongside these foundations of faith, the surah outlines the moral character of a grateful community. It calls for justice, excellence in conduct, generosity towards relatives, and faithfulness to promises. Indecency, wrongdoing, oppression, and deceit are condemned. The misuse of oaths and the invention of religious claims for worldly advantage are treated as serious failures of honesty.

Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, is presented as an example of devotion, gratitude, and freedom from idolatry. Believers facing persecution are reminded of Allah’s knowledge of their circumstances and of the reward of patience. The closing instruction calls for inviting people to Allah’s way with wisdom, good counsel, and gracious discussion. The surah’s central lesson is that acknowledging Allah’s blessings should transform belief, speech, worship, and everyday dealings into a life of thankful obedience.

Source: Ma’ariful Qur’an — 16:1; 16:68; 16:90; 16:97; 16:125.

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