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15. Al-Hijr - (The Rocky Tract) | 16. An-Nahl - (The Bees) | 17. Al-Israa' - (The Night Journey)

16. An-Nahl - (The Bees)

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Recitation: audio
English Yusuf Ali: [16:1]
(Inevitable) cometh (to pass) the Command of Allah: seek ye not then to hasten it: Glory to Him, and far is He above having the partners they ascribe unto Him!

Recitation: audio
English Yusuf Ali: [16:2]
He doth send down His angels with inspiration of His Command, to such of His servants as He pleaseth, (saying): "Warn (Man) that there is no god but I: so do your duty unto Me."

Recitation: audio
English Yusuf Ali: [16:3]
He has created the heavens and the earth for just ends: Far is He above having the partners they ascribe to Him!

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:4]
He has created man from a sperm-drop; and behold this same (man) becomes an open disputer!

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:5]
And cattle He has created for you (men): from them ye derive warmth, and numerous benefits, and of their (meat) ye eat.

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:6]
And ye have a sense of pride and beauty in them as ye drive them home in the evening, and as ye lead them forth to pasture in the morning.

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:7]
And they carry your heavy loads to lands that ye could not (otherwise) reach except with souls distressed: for your Lord is indeed Most Kind, Most Merciful,

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:8]
And (He has created) horses, mules, and donkeys, for you to ride and use for show; and He has created (other) things of which ye have no knowledge.

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:9]
And unto Allah leads straight the Way, but there are ways that turn aside: if Allah had willed, He could have guided all of you.

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:10]
It is He who sends down rain from the sky: from it ye drink, and out of it (grows) the vegetation on which ye feed your cattle.

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:11]
With it He produces for you corn, olives, date-palms, grapes and every kind of fruit: verily in this is a sign for those who give thought.

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:12]
He has made subject to you the Night and the Day; the sun and the moon; and the stars are in subjection by His Command: verily in this are Signs for men who are wise.

Recitation: audio
English Yusuf Ali: [16:13]
And the things on this earth which He has multiplied in varying colours (and qualities): verily in this is a sign for men who celebrate the praises of Allah (in gratitude).

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English Yusuf Ali: [16:14]
It is He Who has made the sea subject, that ye may eat thereof flesh that is fresh and tender, and that ye may extract therefrom ornaments to wear; and thou seest the ships therein that plough the waves, that ye may seek (thus) of the bounty of Allah and that ye may be grateful.

Recitation: audio
English Yusuf Ali: [16:15]
And He has set up on the earth mountains standing firm, lest it should shake with you; and rivers and roads; that ye may guide yourselves;