Holy Qur'an
What is the Arabic term for a spider?
Ankabut
A baby spider is called a?
Spiderling
From last night's workshop, surah nahl is surah number?
16
What Surah number is named "The Spider"?
Surah number 29
How many knees does a spider have?
48 knees!
Which great personality's martyrdom are we commemorating tomorrow night?
Which verse in the Surah titled "The Spider" does Allah talk about the spider's web?
Ayah 41
What is the name of the hard suit of armour that protects the body of the spider?
Exoskeleton
On the 23rd night of Shahr Ramadhan, which 2 surahs are recited along with the one discussed today?
Surah Dukhan & Room
Which spider (male/female) assumes the major role in spinning and building the web?
Female!
The verb itakhadhat in the Arabic text aptly refers to female spiders.
It is known it is the female spider that assumes the major role in spinning and building the web.
What is the name of the world's biggest spider?
Goliath spider
(Theraphosa blondi)
From last night's workshop, which verses of surah nahl talk about the bee?
Verses 68 & 69
Why is Allah talking about spiders and their homes?
Allah is giving an example to the idol worshippers of Makkah who worshipped Gods other than Allah. The idol worshippers thought those Gods would help them and provide for them. But how could something they created with their own hands benefit or protect them in any way?
Those who choose a support other than Allah, their support is as the web of spider - flimsy, frail, unreliable!
How many metres long is the Darwin Bark Spider Web?
25 metres long!
How many Surahs in the Holy Qur'an are named after animals? Please mention them
6 Surahs
Surah Al Baqarah (The Cow)
Surah Al Anaam (The Cattle)
Surah Al Nahl (The Bee)
Surah Al Naml (The Ant)
Surah Al Ankabut (The Spider)
Surah Al Fil (The Elephant).