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English - Chapter 53 - An-Najm
Translation by Dr Munir Munshey — Permalink
Verse 1 — Surah An-Najm 53:1
(Allah swears) by the star, as it sets
Verse 2 — Surah An-Najm 53:2
Your companion, (Muhammad, SAW), did not err, nor was he duped
Verse 3 — Surah An-Najm 53:3
For, he does not speak what he wishes
Verse 4 — Surah An-Najm 53:4
(Instead), it is the revelation sent to him
Verse 5 — Surah An-Najm 53:5
A mighty being has taught him
Verse 6 — Surah An-Najm 53:6
The one with strength, (the angel Gibra´eel) who manifested himself (in his true form)
Verse 7 — Surah An-Najm 53:7
At the highest horizon
Verse 8 — Surah An-Najm 53:8
He then, came closer and hovered
Verse 9 — Surah An-Najm 53:9
He was two bow-lengths away, or (even) less
Verse 10 — Surah An-Najm 53:10
Thus, he conveyed to the servant of Allah the revelation
Verse 11 — Surah An-Najm 53:11
(The prophet´s) mind did not refute what he saw
Verse 12 — Surah An-Najm 53:12
Would you then quarrel with him, concerning what he (actually) saw
Verse 13 — Surah An-Najm 53:13
And he, (Muhammad, SAW), certainly saw the angel (in his true form) another time, too
Verse 14 — Surah An-Najm 53:14
Near the farthest bound of the Lotus tree
Verse 15 — Surah An-Najm 53:15
Close by, is the abode of the (promised) paradise
Verse 16 — Surah An-Najm 53:16
The Lotus tree was veiled over by (the nameless splendor), that which covered it (entirely)
Verse 17 — Surah An-Najm 53:17
He (Muhammad, SAW) was not awe-struck, or aghast; nor did his eyes stray
Verse 18 — Surah An-Najm 53:18
He definitely saw one of the greatest signs of his Lord
Verse 19 — Surah An-Najm 53:19
Have you, (oh idolaters), considered (the reality of) ´Laat´ and ´Uzza´ _ (the false goddesses of Arabia)
Verse 20 — Surah An-Najm 53:20
And the third, the ´Manaat´ _ (the other false goddess)
Verse 21 — Surah An-Najm 53:21
(What)? the male offspring are for you, (humans) and for Him are the females
Verse 22 — Surah An-Najm 53:22
This is, of course, an unfair allocation
Verse 23 — Surah An-Najm 53:23
These are nothing but names that you and your forefathers have conjured up. Allah has not granted any sanction for it. Although guidance from their Lord has certainly come to them, yet they merely follow their (guesses and) hunches, or whatever their desires dictate
Verse 24 — Surah An-Najm 53:24
Should man have whatever he desires
Verse 25 — Surah An-Najm 53:25
But to Allah belongs the end, (the life-to-come), as well as the beginning, (the life of this world)
Verse 26 — Surah An-Najm 53:26
There are many angels in the heavens. But their intercessions would not help anyone a bit, unless Allah allows such specific mediation in favor of whomever He wills, and pleases
Verse 27 — Surah An-Najm 53:27
In fact, those who do not believe in the afterlife are actually the ones who give the angels the female names (and gender)
Verse 28 — Surah An-Najm 53:28
About this they definitely have no knowledge. They merely go by their assumptions, but when it comes to (the search for) the truth, the assumptions do not help a bit
Verse 29 — Surah An-Najm 53:29
So ignore the ones who turn away from Our reminder, and desire only the life of this world
Verse 30 — Surah An-Najm 53:30
That is the extent (and limit) of their knowledge! Indeed, your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path; and He also knows the rightly guided ones
Verse 31 — Surah An-Najm 53:31
To Allah belongs everything in the heavens and everything on earth. So that, He may punish rightfully and in accordance with their deeds, those who commit evil; and so that He may bestow the excellent rewards upon those who are righteous
Verse 32 — Surah An-Najm 53:32
If those who steer clear of the grave sins and the shameful vile deeds stumble and err, (let them remember that) Allah abounds in forgiveness. He knows you so well, ever since He created you and established you on earth, ever since you were but a germ in your mother´s belly. Therefore, do not profess purity and piety for yourself. Allah knows better the one who is pious
Verse 33 — Surah An-Najm 53:33
Did you see the one who turned away
Verse 34 — Surah An-Najm 53:34
Gave a little, then held back
Verse 35 — Surah An-Najm 53:35
Does he have the knowledge of the unseen? Can he perceive it
Verse 36 — Surah An-Najm 53:36
Does he not have any knowledge of what is (revealed) in the book of Musa
Verse 37 — Surah An-Najm 53:37
Or Ibraheem, who honored his pledge
Verse 38 — Surah An-Najm 53:38
That no one shall carry the burden of any other
Verse 39 — Surah An-Najm 53:39
That man deserves nothing, except for what he strives
Verse 40 — Surah An-Najm 53:40
That very soon, (the results of) his efforts shall become apparent
Verse 41 — Surah An-Najm 53:41
Then, he would be rewarded to the maximum extent
Verse 42 — Surah An-Najm 53:42
And that with your Lord is the conclusion (of the saga of life)
Verse 43 — Surah An-Najm 53:43
And He it is, Who makes you laugh and cry
Verse 44 — Surah An-Najm 53:44
And He it is, Who gives you death and life
Verse 45 — Surah An-Najm 53:45
And He it is, Who created (you in) pairs _ male and female
Verse 46 — Surah An-Najm 53:46
From the sperm as it is emitted
Verse 47 — Surah An-Najm 53:47
And resurrection (the birth into the afterlife) is (an obligation) upon Him
Verse 48 — Surah An-Najm 53:48
And it is He, Who grants (His provisions) in abundance, or just enough
Verse 49 — Surah An-Najm 53:49
And He is the Lord of (the star), Sirius
Verse 50 — Surah An-Najm 53:50
He destroyed the ´Aads´ of the former (era)
Verse 51 — Surah An-Najm 53:51
And the ´Samoods´! None (of the rebels) did He spare
Verse 52 — Surah An-Najm 53:52
And the nation of Nooh before them! Indeed they were wicked and wanton
Verse 53 — Surah An-Najm 53:53
And He it is, Who overturned the cities lying upside down _ (the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah)
Verse 54 — Surah An-Najm 53:54
That, which covered those cities, covered them completely
Verse 55 — Surah An-Najm 53:55
(Oh humans)! Which one of the (many) blessings of your Lord would you ignore
Verse 56 — Surah An-Najm 53:56
This (prophet) is a warner! Like the earlier warners
Verse 57 — Surah An-Najm 53:57
That day, which is destined to arrive _ (the day of resurrection) _ is approaching fast
Verse 58 — Surah An-Najm 53:58
Except Allah, no one can prevent its arrival
Verse 59 — Surah An-Najm 53:59
(Oh you who disbelieve)! Do you express amazement at this Qur´an
Verse 60 — Surah An-Najm 53:60
You laugh and do not cry
Verse 61 — Surah An-Najm 53:61
Haughtily, you hold your heads high
Verse 62 — Surah An-Najm 53:62
(Instead, you better bow down your head), fall prostrate before Allah and worship