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About Surah 16 — An-Nahl
Surah 16 (An-Nahl, meaning "The Bee") has 128 verses and can be read here with the full Arabic text, translations in over 80 languages, word-by-word meaning, classical Tafsir (Ibn Kathir, Al-Jalalayn, Al-Tabari), and audio recitation from more than 30 reciters — all free, with no sign-up required.
How to Read Surah 16 Here
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is reading Surah 16 here free?
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Can I listen to Surah 16 (An-Nahl)?
Yes — tap the Listen button to hear recitation from a choice of over 30 reciters.
What translations are available?
Over 80 translations in different languages, plus classical Tafsir including Ibn Kathir, Al-Jalalayn and Al-Tabari.
Can I read word-by-word?
Yes — switch to the word-by-word (W×W) view to see the meaning of each individual Arabic word.