Which Surah in the Holy Quran is named after an insect?

Explanation

Surah Al-Naml is the 27th chapter of the Holy Quran and derives its name from the mention of the ant in verse 18, where Prophet Sulaiman (A.S) hears an ant warning its fellow ants to enter their dwellings to avoid being crushed. The Surah contains the story of Prophet Sulaiman (A.S), the Queen of Sheba (Bilqis), and other prophets. It is also one of the Surahs that contain Bismillah twice — once at the beginning and once within the Surah in the letter sent to the Queen of Sheba.

Good to know

Several Surahs in the Quran are named after animals or insects. Surah Al-Nahl (The Bee) is named after the bee, Surah Al-Ankabut (The Spider) after the spider, and Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant) after the elephant. However, Surah Al-Naml (The Ant) is the only one specifically named after an insect in the narrower sense. Surah Al-Naml is a Makki Surah consisting of 93 verses and is positioned in the 19th and 20th Juz of the Quran.

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