Surah An-Naml 27:17

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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وَحُشِرَ لِسُلَيْمَانَ جُنُودُهُ مِنَ الْجِنِّ وَالْإِنسِ وَالطَّيْرِ فَهُمْ يُوزَعُونَ

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"And gathered for Solomon were his soldiers of the jinn and men and birds, and they were [all] in rows."

اور سلیمان کے لیے اس کے لشکر جمع کیے گئے جنوں، انسانوں اور پرندوں سے، اور وہ صف بندی کیے جاتے تھے۔

Explanation

In Solomon’s army there were not only human beings but also genies and birds. Once Solomon’s army passed through a valley where there was a large number of ants. On this occasion Solomon understood what the ants were saying to each other. Such an incident would be enough to give rise to conceit and pride in an ordinary man. But, Solomon became the embodiment of gratitude on this account. He fully attributed to God whatever appeared to be his—and this is the way of a pious and righteous man.

— Source: Tazkirul Quran (Maulana Wahiduddin Khan) via Quran.com (27:17)

Context

Introduction to the story of Solomon and the hoopoe, demonstrating his unique God-given authority.

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Surah An-Naml Verse 17

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