An-Najm (النجم)
Meaning
The Star
Ayas
62
Revelation
Meccan
Surah No
53
Affirms that the Quran is divine revelation and not the words of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Declares Allah’s absolute authority and rejects idol worship.
Mentions the Mi’raj (Ascension) of the Prophet and his vision of Jibreel.
Warns against following desires instead of divine guidance.
Describes the fate of past nations who denied the truth.
One of the earliest Surahs emphasizing Prophet Muhammad’s legitimacy as a true messenger.
First Surah after which the Prophet ﷺ and the people fell into prostration upon hearing the last verse.
Highlights Allah’s mercy and justice in rewarding and punishing people according to their deeds
Increases faith in divine revelation and the truthfulness of the Prophet ﷺ.
Reminds believers to avoid following their own desires blindly.
Encourages reliance on Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.
- Hadith References:
Prostration after Surah An-Najm:
When the Prophet ﷺ recited Surah An-Najm, he and the people fell into sujood (Bukhari 1070, Muslim 576).
Angel Jibreel’s true form:
The Prophet saw Jibreel in his real form during Mi’raj as mentioned in this Surah (Muslim 177). Key Teachings:
- Quran is from Allah, not human speech.
- The Prophet ﷺ speaks only the truth and follows divine guidance.
- Rejects idol worship and emphasizes monotheism.
- Warns against arrogance and heedlessness.
- Encourages belief in the Hereafter and reminds of past nations’ destruction due to denial.
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