Hey kids! These cool riddles are no game-they are your key to some pretty cool creatures the Quran talks about! Each one of these animals finds a special place in the stories and lessons Allah has brought up for us. So, let’s get our thinking caps on and dive into these exciting riddles! Guess which animal is being described? Try it, then look down below and see if you got it right. See how many you can do- ready, set, go!

1. I am a creature who walks through deserts, so tall and strong,
I have a hump on my back to carry loads along.
In the Quran, a miracle it is told, What creature could I be?

2. I provide milk, I graze in the meadow,
In the Quran, a tale you will read,
About a command that I’d fulfill.
Sacrificed by people when they had to do it,
What animal am I, can you do?

3. I am giant-sized, with trunk and strong feet,
In the Quran I went marching but met defeat.
Abraha led me with an army so big and bold,
What am I, from ages long since old?

4. I’m small but sly, working with my mates,
In Prophet Sulaiman’s tale, my words were what
helped ease disputes.
I told others to hide so they’d not get squished
Who am I, always in a rush?

5. I fly through the air, from flower to flower,
I make some honey, and give life to power.
In the Quran, this above-mentioned thing is named
What am I, that spread’s such treasure and such wealth?

6. I weave my webs with skillful art,
In a cave, My web concealed a Prophet from his foe
What am I, whose threads are so exquisitely spun?

7. I swim in the sea, deep and wide,
In the story of Yunus, I gave him a ride.
Swallowed him whole but he was saved,
What am I, living beneath the waves?

8. I stayed in a cave, loyal and true,
With the Seven Sleepers, guarding the crew.
Mentioned in a tale where faith was strong,
What animal am I, all day long?

9. I carry loads and make a loud bray,
In the Quran, I am there in a wise way.
Compared to those who do not heed,
Who am I, slow but filled with speed?

10. I gallop with speed, noble and grand,
Mentioned in the Quran as a creature of command.
I’m used in battles and races too,
What animal am I, strong and true?

11. I’m soft and gentle, grazing on the grass,
In a story of sacrifice, I helped the test pass.
Nominated with Ibrahim for a noble trial,
What am I, with my wooly style?

12. I flew down to instruct Qabil what to do,
After a calamity of two.
Burial of a corpse, a lesson to learn,
What am I, instructing how to bury?

13. I come in crowds, humming and rife,
In time of punishment,I am a dark cloud.When people do wrong, I am sent as a warning.
What am I, moving in great numbers?

14. I hop and croak, found by water’s side,
One of the signs sent as a guide.
Part of the plagues that came in the past,
What am I, jumping fast?

15. I am strong and can carry a load,
A mix of horse and donkey, I’m built for the road.
Mentioned in the Quran for transport with ease,
What am I, with strength to please?

Answers:

1. Camel (Al-Ibl)
Mentioned in Surah Al-Ghashiyah (88:17):
“Do they not look at the camels, how they are created?”

2. Cow (Al-Baqarah)
Mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:67-71):
“And remember when Musa said to his people, ‘Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow…’”

3. Elephant (Al-Feel)
Mentioned in Surah Al-Feel (105:1-3):
“Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with the companions of the elephant?”

4. Ant (An-Naml)
Mentioned in Surah An-Naml (27:18):
“Until, when they came upon the valley of the ants, an ant said, ‘O ants, enter your dwellings…’”

5. Bee (An-Nahl)
Mentioned in Surah An-Nahl (16:68-69):
“And your Lord inspired the bee, ‘Take for yourself among the mountains, houses…’”

6. Spider (Al-Ankabut)
Mentioned in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:41):
“The example of those who take allies other than Allah is like that of the spider who takes a home…”

7. Fish (Al-Hut)
Mentioned in Surah As-Saffat (37:139-148):
“And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers when he ran away to the laden ship…”

8. Dog (Al-Kalb)
Mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf (18:18-22):
“And their dog stretched his forelegs at the entrance (of the cave)…”

9. Donkey (Al-Himar)
Mentioned in Surah Luqman (31:19):
“And be moderate in your pace and lower your voice; indeed, the most disagreeable of sounds is the voice of donkeys.”

10. Horse (Al-Khayl)
Mentioned in Surah Al-Anfal (8:60):
“And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war…”

11. Sheep (Al-Ghanam)
Mentioned in Surah As-Saffat (37:102-107):
“And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead… We called to him, ‘O Abraham, you have fulfilled the vision…’”

12. Crow (Al-Ghurob)
Mentioned in Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:31):
“Then Allah sent a crow searching in the ground to show him how to hide the disgrace of his brother…”

13. Locust (Al-Jaraad)
Mentioned in Surah Al-A’raf (7:133):
“So We sent upon them the flood, locusts, lice, frogs, and blood as distinct signs…”

14. Frog (Al-Dhafadi)
Mentioned in Surah Al-A’raf (7:133):
“So We sent upon them the flood, locusts, lice, frogs, and blood as distinct signs…”

15. Mule (Al-Bighal)
Mentioned in Surah An-Nahl (16:8):
“And [He created] the horses, mules, and donkeys for you to ride and [as] adornment…”