Surah An-Naml (النمل)
“The Ant”
Surah Details
Verses
93
Pages
757–772
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
19
Page 757 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah An-Naml
Surah An-Naml (النمل), meaning “The Ant”, is the 27th surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 93 verses (ayat). It spans 16 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 757 to page 772, and falls within Juz 19 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-Naml
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah An-Naml?
Surah An-Naml (النمل) contains 93 verses (ayat).
Is Surah An-Naml Meccan or Medinan?
Surah An-Naml is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “An-Naml” mean?
The name “An-Naml” (النمل) translates to “The Ant” in English.
How to read Surah An-Naml with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah An-Naml 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 757.