Overview of Surah An-Naml (The Ant) opening verses
The opening of Surah An-Naml establishes the Quran as a clear and divine guide. It serves as guidance and glad tidings for believers—those who establish prayer, pay the zakat (alms-tax), and believe in the Hereafter. Conversely, for those who deny the Hereafter, their deeds are 'beautified' (made to seem attractive) to them, leading them to wander in error and face severe punishment in the afterlife.