Sura 27 The Ants (Al-Naml)

In the name of God, the Almighty, the Merciful.

[27:1] T. S. These are the signs of the Quran and a clear Book.

[27:2] It is a guidance and good news for the believers

[27:3] who observe the Salat and give the Zakat, and of the Hereafter, they are certain.

[27:4] For those who do not believe in the Hereafter, We have adorned their work for them, and thus they wander blindly.

[27:5] Those are the ones who will have the worst punishment, and in the Hereafter, they will be the greatest losers.

[27:6] You are receiving the Quran from One who is Wise, Knowledgeable.

[27:7] Moses said to his family, "I have glimpsed a fire. I will bring you some news from it or bring you a burning ember so that you may warm yourself."

[27:8] Then, when he came to it, he was called: "Those who are in the fire and those around it have been blessed. Glory to God, Lord of the Worlds.

[27:9] O Moses, it is I, God, the Dignified, the Wise.

[27:10] Throw down your staff." When he saw it moving as if it were a jinn, he turned and fled and did not turn back. "O Moses, do not fear. Messengers are not to be afraid in My presence,

[27:11] except one who has transgressed, then replaced good in place of bad, then indeed, I am Forgiver, Merciful.

[27:12] Put your hand in your pocket; it will emerge white without blemish; one of nine signs to Pharaoh and his people. They are a wicked people indeed."

[27:13] Then, when Our clearly visible signs came to them, they said, "This is clear magic."

[27:14] They rejected them due to their transgression and arrogance, even though in themselves they were certain about them. So look what the outcome of the corruptors was.

[27:15] We granted David and Solomon knowledge, and they said, "Praise be to God who preferred us over many of His believing servants."

[27:16] Solomon was David's heir. He said, "O people, we have been taught the language of the birds, and we have been given all kinds of things. This is indeed a clear favor."

[27:17] And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers of the jinn, humans, and birds, paraded in ranks.

[27:18] When they came upon the valley of the ants, one ant said, "O you ants, enter your homes so that Solomon and his soldiers do not crush you without realising it."