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English - Chapter 53 - An-Najm
Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali — Permalink
Verse 1 — Surah An-Najm 53:1
By the Star when it goes down
Verse 2 — Surah An-Najm 53:2
Your Companion is neither astray nor being misled
Verse 3 — Surah An-Najm 53:3
Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire
Verse 4 — Surah An-Najm 53:4
It is no less than inspiration sent down to him
Verse 5 — Surah An-Najm 53:5
He was taught by one Mighty in Power
Verse 6 — Surah An-Najm 53:6
Endued with Wisdom: for he appeared (in stately form)
Verse 7 — Surah An-Najm 53:7
While he was in the highest part of the horizon
Verse 8 — Surah An-Najm 53:8
Then he approached and came closer
Verse 9 — Surah An-Najm 53:9
And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even) nearer
Verse 10 — Surah An-Najm 53:10
So did (Allah) convey the inspiration to His Servant- (conveyed) what He (meant) to convey
Verse 11 — Surah An-Najm 53:11
The (Prophet's) (mind and) heart in no way falsified that which he saw
Verse 12 — Surah An-Najm 53:12
Will ye then dispute with him concerning what he saw
Verse 13 — Surah An-Najm 53:13
For indeed he saw him at a second descent
Verse 14 — Surah An-Najm 53:14
Near the Lote-tree beyond which none may pass
Verse 15 — Surah An-Najm 53:15
Near it is the Garden of Abode
Verse 16 — Surah An-Najm 53:16
Behold, the Lote-tree was shrouded (in mystery unspeakable)
Verse 17 — Surah An-Najm 53:17
(His) sight never swerved, nor did it go wrong
Verse 18 — Surah An-Najm 53:18
For truly did he see, of the Signs of his Lord, the Greatest
Verse 19 — Surah An-Najm 53:19
Have ye seen Lat. and 'Uzza
Verse 20 — Surah An-Najm 53:20
And another, the third (goddess), Manat
Verse 21 — Surah An-Najm 53:21
What! for you the male sex, and for Him, the female
Verse 22 — Surah An-Najm 53:22
Behold, such would be indeed a division most unfair
Verse 23 — Surah An-Najm 53:23
These are nothing but names which ye have devised,- ye and your fathers,- for which Allah has sent down no authority (whatever). They follow nothing but conjecture and what their own souls desire!- Even though there has already come to them Guidance from their Lord
Verse 24 — Surah An-Najm 53:24
Nay, shall man have (just) anything he hankers after
Verse 25 — Surah An-Najm 53:25
But it is to Allah that the End and the Beginning (of all things) belong
Verse 26 — Surah An-Najm 53:26
How many-so-ever be the angels in the heavens, their intercession will avail nothing except after Allah has given leave for whom He pleases and that he is acceptable to Him
Verse 27 — Surah An-Najm 53:27
Those who believe not in the Hereafter, name the angels with female names
Verse 28 — Surah An-Najm 53:28
But they have no knowledge therein. They follow nothing but conjecture; and conjecture avails nothing against Truth
Verse 29 — Surah An-Najm 53:29
Therefore shun those who turn away from Our Message and desire nothing but the life of this world
Verse 30 — Surah An-Najm 53:30
That is as far as knowledge will reach them. Verily thy Lord knoweth best those who stray from His Path, and He knoweth best those who receive guidance
Verse 31 — Surah An-Najm 53:31
Yea, to Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: so that He rewards those who do evil, according to their deeds, and He rewards those who do good, with what is best
Verse 32 — Surah An-Najm 53:32
Those who avoid great sins and shameful deeds, only (falling into) small faults,- verily thy Lord is ample in forgiveness. He knows you well when He brings you out of the earth, And when ye are hidden in your mothers' wombs. Therefore justify not yourselves: He knows best who it is that guards against evil
Verse 33 — Surah An-Najm 53:33
Seest thou one who turns back
Verse 34 — Surah An-Najm 53:34
Gives a little, then hardens (his heart)
Verse 35 — Surah An-Najm 53:35
What! Has he knowledge of the Unseen so that he can see
Verse 36 — Surah An-Najm 53:36
Nay, is he not acquainted with what is in the Books of Moses
Verse 37 — Surah An-Najm 53:37
And of Abraham who fulfilled his engagements
Verse 38 — Surah An-Najm 53:38
Namely, that no bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another
Verse 39 — Surah An-Najm 53:39
That man can have nothing but what he strives for
Verse 40 — Surah An-Najm 53:40
That (the fruit of) his striving will soon come in sight
Verse 41 — Surah An-Najm 53:41
Then will he be rewarded with a reward complete
Verse 42 — Surah An-Najm 53:42
That to thy Lord is the final Goal
Verse 43 — Surah An-Najm 53:43
That it is He Who granteth Laughter and Tears
Verse 44 — Surah An-Najm 53:44
That it is He Who granteth Death and Life
Verse 45 — Surah An-Najm 53:45
That He did create in pairs,- male and female
Verse 46 — Surah An-Najm 53:46
From a seed when lodged (in its place)
Verse 47 — Surah An-Najm 53:47
That He hath promised a Second Creation (Raising of the Dead)
Verse 48 — Surah An-Najm 53:48
That it is He Who giveth wealth and satisfaction
Verse 49 — Surah An-Najm 53:49
That He is the Lord of Sirius (the Mighty Star)
Verse 50 — Surah An-Najm 53:50
And that it is He Who destroyed the (powerful) ancient 'Ad (people)
Verse 51 — Surah An-Najm 53:51
And the Thamud nor gave them a lease of perpetual life
Verse 52 — Surah An-Najm 53:52
And before them, the people of Noah, for that they were (all) most unjust and most insolent transgressors
Verse 53 — Surah An-Najm 53:53
And He destroyed the Overthrown Cities (of Sodom and Gomorrah)
Verse 54 — Surah An-Najm 53:54
So that (ruins unknown) have covered them up
Verse 55 — Surah An-Najm 53:55
Then which of the gifts of thy Lord, (O man,) wilt thou dispute about
Verse 56 — Surah An-Najm 53:56
This is a Warner, of the (series of) Warners of old
Verse 57 — Surah An-Najm 53:57
The (Judgment) ever approaching draws nigh
Verse 58 — Surah An-Najm 53:58
No (soul) but Allah can lay it bare
Verse 59 — Surah An-Najm 53:59
Do ye then wonder at this recital
Verse 60 — Surah An-Najm 53:60
And will ye laugh and not weep
Verse 61 — Surah An-Najm 53:61
Wasting your time in vanities
Verse 62 — Surah An-Najm 53:62
But fall ye down in prostration to Allah, and adore (Him)