Surah An-Nahl

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Surah An-Nahl is the 16th chapter of the Quran, a Meccan surah that emphasizes God’s blessings, the signs of creation, and the importance of gratitude and justice.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Meccan surah
Quranic surah
addresses People of the Book
believers
polytheists of Mecca
Ayah 90_teaches command to excellence (ihsan)
command to giving to relatives
command to justice
prohibition of indecency
prohibition of transgression
prohibition of wrongdoing
chapterNumber 16
classification Meccan
containsVerse Ayah 90
emphasizes fulfilling covenants
justice
moral responsibility
patience
rejection of idolatry
tawhid
thankfulness to God
truthfulness
encourages gratitude to God
reflection on creation
steadfastness in faith
language Arabic
mentions blessings of crops
blessings of garments and armor
blessings of homes and dwellings
blessings of livestock
blessings of night and day
blessings of rain
blessings of the seas
blessings of the sun and moon
creation of human beings
creation of the heavens and the earth
revelation of the Quran
name Surah An-Nahl self-linksurface differs
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numberOfVerses 128
partOf Quran
primaryTheme God’s blessings
accountability
divine guidance
gratitude
justice
prophethood
resurrection
signs of creation
religiousTradition Islam
revealedIn Mecca
warnsAgainst denial of God’s signs
ingratitude
lying about God

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Surah Al-Hijr followedBy Surah An-Nahl
Surah Al-Isra followsSurah Surah An-Nahl
Quran hasPart Surah An-Nahl
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