Stories From the Quran by Meera'n Malik

In this fascinating podcast, we explore a little-known story from the Quran about the power of even the smallest creatures in the eyes of Allah. The word 'Ant' is mentioned three times in one verse of the Quran, and it refers to a remarkable event in the life of Prophet Sulaiman (AS) when a tiny ant played a crucial role in stopping his army.

We delve into the story of how Prophet Sulaiman (AS) and his army were marching through a valley when they came across a group of ants scurrying around in panic. Sulaiman (AS) paused to listen and was amazed to hear that the ants were warning each other to get out of the way of his army, lest they be trampled underfoot. This small act of consideration for the ants led to Sulaiman (AS) calling off his entire army and taking a different route, all because of the wisdom and foresight of the tiny ants.

This story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of valuing and respecting all of Allah's creations, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant they may appear. Join us as we explore the incredible impact of the word 'Ant' in the Quran, and learn more about the lessons we can all take away from this remarkable tale.

The Quran mentions various creatures and phenomena that Allah created to serve as signs of His power and wisdom. Two of these creatures are the locust and the fly, which are mentioned in several verses of the Quran. The word ‘Locust’ is mentioned once in 1 verse, while ‘fly’ is mentioned three times in 3 different verses.

In another verse of the Quran, Allah says: “And We sent upon them the flood and locusts and lice and frogs and blood as distinct signs, but they were arrogant and were a criminal people.” [Surah Al-A'raf, 133]

In yet another verse, Allah says: "O mankind, an example is presented, so listen to it. Indeed, those you invoke besides Allah will never create [as much as] a fly, even if they gathered together for that purpose. And if the fly should steal away from them a [tiny] thing, they could not recover it from him. Weak are the pursuer and pursued." [Surah Al-Hajj, 73]

These verses illustrate how Allah uses different creatures and natural phenomena to demonstrate His power and teach us important lessons. The locusts and other plagues that Allah sent to Pharaoh and his people were a punishment for their disobedience and disbelief. The fly, which is such a small and insignificant creature, reminds us of the limits of human power and knowledge, and how we should always rely on Allah and seek His guidance.

The word ‘Lion’ is mentioned once in 1 verse as an example. In surah Al Muddathir ayat 51.

Asadullah, a nickname given to Prophet Muhammad’s PBUH Uncle Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib.

The word ‘Sheep’ is mentioned 3 times in 3 verses. Allamah Ismael bin Kaseer with the reference to Hafiz bin Jareer and Ibn Abi Hatim has written a detailed account of this event. A number of sheep ate up the whole garden of grapes and did not leave any leaves and bunches of fruits too. The owner of the garden and the master of the sheep appeared before Hazrat Dawood (Peace be upon him). Hazrat Dawood (Peace be upon him) gave his decision that the herd of the sheep should be given to the owner of the garden as compensation. Meanwhile, his son Hazrat Suleman (Peace be upon him) exclaimed that Hazrat Dawood (Peace be upon him) should not give such a decision. The father asked his son, what he had to tell them. Then Hazrat Suleman (Peace be upon him) said, that the sheep should be given to the owner of the garden in order to get from them his livelihood. He also said that the garden should be granted to the master of the sheep and he had to work in the garden till it is restored to its previous condition and the garden and the sheep should be returned to their rightful owners. (Ibn Kaseer : 2/156)

The word ‘Moth’ is mentioned once in 1 verse. Al-Qari'ah 101:4يَوۡمَيَكُونُٱلنَّاسُكَٱلۡفَرَاشِٱلۡمَبۡثُوثِ٤˹It is˺ the Day people will be like scattered moths

Discover the amazing healing properties of honey that have been known for over 1400 years! The Quran mentions honey as a source of healing, with Allah inspiring the bee to seek its home in the mountains, trees, and structures built by humans. This golden liquid is mentioned in several verses, including Surah An-Nahl (16:68-69), where it is referred to as a drink of varying colors with healing for mankind.

The story of Prophet Uzair (AS) and his donkey. The word 'Donkey' is mentioned 5 times in 5 verses in the Quran and one of these verses, tells the incredible tale of how Prophet Uzair (AS) and his faithful donkey were put to death for a hundred years, only to be brought back to life by Allah's mercy.

The word 'Ewe' is mentioned 3 times in 3 verses of the Quran. One of the most intriguing stories related to the word 'ewe' is about Prophet Daud (David) AS. He used to worship in a private sanctuary, which was forbidden for the public. One night, two men climbed over the wall and entered the sanctuary. Daud AS was surprised, but the men revealed that they had a dispute and wanted him to judge between them. One of the men claimed that the other had 99 ewes while he had only one. He asked Daud AS to give him his ewe, so he could have an even 100. But Daud AS realized that the man was being unjust and advised him to settle the matter amicably. Find out what happened next in this fascinating story mentioned in the Quran.

In the Quran, the word 'Cow' appears 9 times across 9 verses. Among the many stories associated with it, there is one that stands out: the story of the murder among the Israelites. When they asked Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) to help them identify the murderer, Allah revealed to him that they should sacrifice a cow and follow certain instructions. But the people were hesitant, and their doubts and questions led to further instructions and tests from Allah.

The word ‘Quail’ is mentioned 3 times in 3 verses. These verses reveal how Allah Almighty gifted Bani Israel with Mann-o-Salwa, a miraculous food that was bestowed upon them at the request of Prophet Musa (AS). The word 'Quail' is used in reference to the Salwa, which was a type of bird that was sent down as a part of this divine feast.