#8 Elephant: Animals Mentioned in the Quran

Stories From the Quran by Meera'n Malik

This intriguing podcast explores the Quranic reference to elephants, which is mentioned once in a single verse and is the basis for a Surah named after the elephant. It records the historical event that occurred just before the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known as the Year of the Elephant. According to historical accounts, the ruler of Yemen, Abraha, marched towards Mecca with a large army of elephants, intending to destroy the Kaaba. However, Allah sent birds called Ababil, which dropped stones on the army, destroying them completely.