accomplished in a moment 80–83 God to be obeyed because he is Creator and Preserver 84 Muhammad only a public preacher 85 Idolaters recognise God’s mercy and yet deny him 86–87 Every nation has a witness against it 88–89 Idolaters shall be deserted by their idols 90 Infidel leaders to be severely punished 91 Muhammad is God’s witness against the Arabians 92–99 Exhortation to loyalty to God 100 Muhammad to have recourse to God in reading the Quran 101–102 Satan has no power over believers 103 The doctrine of abrogation announced 104 The Quran sent down by the “holy spirit” 105 Muhammad charged with writing the Quran with foreign help 106–107 The unbelievers shall be punished 108 Forced apostasy no offence against God 108–110 Wilful apostates condemned 111 The Muhájirín blessed 112 The rewards of the judgment-day will be just 113–114 Makkah punished by famine for unbelief 115–119 Lawful and unlawful food 120 Sins of ignorance may be pardoned 121–124 Muhammad exhorted to adopt the religion of Abraham 125 Friday to be observed instead of the Sabbath 126 Infidels not to be treated harshly 127 Patient forbearance better than vengeance 128 God is with the righteous This surah warns against polytheism, saying that the pagan gods cannot create anything, and against comparisons between God and any created beings. It praises God for giving the Earth with all its wealth to mankind. According to this surah, all wonders of the natural world, such as seas, stars and mountains, are proofs of God's infinite power. Verse 66 speaks of the miracle in milk formation in cattle: "From what is within their bodies, between excretions and blood, We produce for your drink, milk, pure and agreeable to those who drink it." Verse 67 speaks of the miracle of the vine: "And from the fruit of the date-palm and the vine, ye get out strong drink and wholesome food: behold, in this also is a sign for those who are wise". Quran 16:103 addresses the allegations that Muhammad has invented the Qur'an. References External links Q16:68, 50+ translations, islamawakened.com Quran 16 Clear Quran translation Surah An-Nahl Transliteration and Arabic Text Nahl Bees in popular culture