Sura 27 The Ants.

23/09/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

Dear listeners welcome to Sura27 An-Naml (The Ants,Personal Reflections and life coaching lessons from my readings of this Sura.​Humility in Leadership (Story of Prophet Sulaymān عليه السلام & the Ants)​When Sulaymān heard the speech of the ant warning its colony, he smiled with gratitude instead of arrogance.​Lesson: True leadership means listening to even the smallest voices and protecting the weak, not ruling with pride.​Gratitude as a Path to Blessing​Sulaymān prayed: “My Lord, inspire me to be thankful for Your favor upon me and my parents.”​Lesson: Gratitude brings humility, keeps blessings safe, and connects the heart to God.​Wisdom in Communication (The Queen of Sheba)​When she received Sulaymān’s letter, she consulted her people and acted with patience, not haste.​Lesson: Before reacting, seek counsel, reflect, and choose the path of peace over war.​Faith Beyond Power​Despite her throne and kingdom, the Queen of Sheba humbled herself and accepted the truth of Allah.​Lesson: Worldly power, wealth, and status mean little without surrender to the Divine.​Every Creature Has Purpose​Even the ant is given speech, wisdom, and community.​Lesson: Nothing in creation is insignificant—every being glorifies Allah in its own way. Respect all life.​Signs Everywhere​The surah emphasizes looking at creation as signs of God’s existence.​Lesson: If we slow down, we can see divine messages in nature, people, and everyday life.​The Heart that Submits is the Real Treasure​In the end, the greatest wealth was not Sulaymān’s kingdom or the Queen’s throne, but their submission to Allah.​Lesson: Spiritual richness outshines material wealth.