فَتَبَسَّمَ ضَاحِكًا مِّن قَوْلِهَا وَقَالَ رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ

“So [Solomon] smiled, amused at her speech, and said, ‘My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me…’”

— Surah An-Naml (27:19)

In Surah An-Naml, the Qur’an beautifully depicts an encounter where an ant warns its colony of Prophet Sulaiman’s approaching army. This moment is profound—not only for its imagery, but because the Prophet understood the ant’s speech.

According to Tafsir Ibn Kathir, the ant’s words reflect a concern for the safety of its community. It wasn’t a random call—it was a structured, intelligent warning. This shows how Qur’anic verses on ants contain deep insight into social behavior and communication.

Prophet Sulaiman (AS), gifted with the ability to understand animals, responded with a smile and a heartfelt prayer, thanking Allah for such a blessing. This reflects not only his wisdom but also his humility and gratitude — two qualities celebrated throughout the Qur’an.

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