The Quran Mentions Mosquitoes

The example of a mosquito is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Baqarah (chapter 2, verse 26), where it is used as a metaphor to illustrate how Allah is the ultimate source of guidance and knowledge. The verse reads:
إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَسْتَحْيِي أَن يَضْرِبَ مَثَلًا مَّا بَعُوضَةً فَمَا فَوْقَهَا ۚ فَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا فَيَعْلَمُونَ أَنَّهُ الْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّهِمْ ۖ وَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا فَيَقُولُونَ مَاذَا أَرَادَ اللَّهُ بِهَٰذَا مَثَلًا ۘ يُضِلُّ بِهِ كَثِيرًا وَيَهْدِي بِهِ كَثِيرًا ۚ وَمَا يُضِلُّ بِهِ إِلَّا الْفَاسِقِينَ

“Indeed, Allah is not timid to present an example – that of a mosquito or what is smaller than it. And those who have believed know that it is the truth from their Lord. But as for those who disbelieve, they say, “What did Allah intend by this as an example?” He misleads many thereby and guides many thereby. And He misleads not except the defiantly disobedient.”

The use of a mosquito as an example in this verse may seem unusual at first, but it is important to remember that the Quran frequently employs analogies and parables to convey its messages. In this case, the mosquito is used to emphasize the idea that even the smallest and seemingly insignificant things in the world are under the control and authority of Allah.

If we further consider the creation of a mosquito, we will come to realize the infinite power of Allah.
Consider the anatomy of a mosquito’s eye. A mosquito’s eye is a complex structure that is made up of many different parts that work together to allow the mosquito to detect movement, light, and other visual stimuli in its environment.

Here are some of the key components of a mosquito’s eye:

Compound Eye: Mosquitoes have two large compound eyes, one on each side of their head. Each compound eye is made up of thousands of tiny lenses called ommatidia, which work together to form a mosaic image of the mosquito’s environment.

Cornea: The outermost part of the mosquito’s eye is the cornea, a clear, protective layer that covers the surface of the eye and helps to focus incoming light.

Lens: The lens of the mosquito’s eye is located behind the cornea and helps to focus incoming light onto the retina.

Retina: The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive cells located at the back of the mosquito’s eye. When light hits the retina, it triggers a series of chemical reactions that generate electrical signals, which are sent to the mosquito’s brain.

Optic Nerve: The optic nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that connects the retina to the brain. It carries the electrical signals generated by the retina to the brain, where they are processed and interpreted as visual information.

Overall, the mosquito’s eye is an incredibly complex and sophisticated organ that allows the mosquito to navigate and survive in its environment.

Hence, the use of a mosquito in this verse serves to underscore the idea that Allah’s power and knowledge are infinite and all-encompassing, and that even the tiniest of creatures can serve as a reminder of His greatness.