Surah An-Nahl (النحل)
“The Bee”
Surah Details
Verses
128
Pages
537–566
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
14
Page 537 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah An-Nahl
Surah An-Nahl (النحل), meaning “The Bee”, is the 16th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 128 verses (ayat). It spans 30 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 537 to page 566, and falls within Juz 14 of the Quran.
Read this surah in English transliteration with colour-coded Tajweed rules to improve your recitation. Each colour represents a specific Tajweed rule, helping you pronounce every letter and vowel correctly according to traditional recitation methods.
Pages in Surah An-Nahl
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah An-Nahl?
Surah An-Nahl (النحل) contains 128 verses (ayat).
Is Surah An-Nahl Meccan or Medinan?
Surah An-Nahl is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “An-Nahl” mean?
The name “An-Nahl” (النحل) translates to “The Bee” in English.
How to read Surah An-Nahl with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah An-Nahl with proper Tajweed using the colour-coded transliteration on this site. Each colour represents a different Tajweed rule — for example, red for necessary prolongation (Madd), green for nasalisation (Ghunnah), and blue for emphatic pronunciation (Tafkheem). Start reading from page 537.