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And he [Solomon] sought among the birds and said: How is it that I see not the hoopoe, or is he among the absent ? I verily will punish him with hard punishment or I verily will slay him, or he verily shall bring me a plain excuse. 27:20

Trivia: What bird was missing from Solomon's army?

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27. The Ant : Absurdity (8)

  1. With Allah's help, Moses turns his staff into a snake (or a demon). 27:10
  2. For his second magic trick, Moses turns his hand white (with Allah's help, of course). 27:12
  3. Solomon was taught the language of birds. 27:16
  4. and birds fought in Solomon's army. 27:17
  5. Talking ants! 27:18
  6. Solomon talks to the ants. 27:19
  7. Solomon is upset that the hoopee is not among the birds in his army. 27:20
  8. Solomon says he'll kill the hoopee unless he has a good excuse for his absence. 27:21

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