11 Animals Mentioned in the Qur'an: Ants, Monkeys and Camels

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Qur’an mentions a variety of living beings as part of the signs of Allah’s majesty. Among those named are a range of animals that live on land, in the air, and in the sea.

The mention of animals in the Qur’an serves various functions. Some appear in the stories of the prophets, some become parables to convey moral lessons, while others are cited as evidence of Allah’s power in creating the universe.

Animals Mentioned in the Qur’an

Overall, there are dozens of types of animals named in the Qur’an. Here is a list of the animals along with the surahs and verses.

Some animals are also mentioned as sources of benefit for humans, such as livestock that provide food, clothing, and transport.

Various Animals in the Stories of the Prophets

These animals are also closely linked to the stories of the prophets. For example, the whale that swallowed the Prophet Yunus and provided him shelter for three days and three nights. Then several verses in Surah Al-Baqarah recount the story of Bani Isra’il who were commanded to slaughter a cow to uncover the murder case.

Beyond the two examples above, here is a list of animals that appear in the stories of the prophets along with their stories: