An Najm (Arabic: النَّجْمِ ) is the 53rd chapter of the Quran. It consists of 3 Rukus, 62 verses, 360 words, and 1433 letters. This Meccan surah begins with the Divine One taking an oath by each of the stars as they set and vanish below the horizon, affirming that Muhammad is truly God’s awaited Messenger. Surah Najm is located in the 27th Juz of the Quran. It includes a verse of wajib sajdah. It derives its name from the first ayah, which references surah an najm meaning “The Stars” . The surah affirms the divine origin of the Prophet’s message and mentions his Night Journey to heaven. The surah counters the disbelievers’ assertions regarding the goddesses and the angels and enumerates several truths about God’s power. It concludes with a warning about the impending Day of Judgment.
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Following are the rewards and benefits of reciting Surat An Najm:
“When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was taken on the Night Journey, he reached Sidrah Al-Muntaha in the sixth heaven. This is where all that ascends from below ends and all that descends from above is taken from it. Allah says:
‘When what covered the lote-tree did cover it!’ (Quran 53:16)
He said: ‘It was moths of gold. And I was given three things: the five daily prayers, the concluding verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, and whoever from my Ummah dies without associating anything with Allah will be forgiven for Al-Muqhimat (the major sins).'”
“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! (23) Nay, shall man have (just) anything he hankers after? (24)”
Recite these verses 41 times for the patient.
اَلَّذِیْنَ یَجْتَنِبُوْنَ كَبٰٓىٕرَ الْاِثْمِ وَ الْفَوَاحِشَ اِلَّا اللَّمَمَؕ-اِنَّ رَبَّكَ وَاسِعُ الْمَغْفِرَةِؕ-هُوَ اَعْلَمُ بِكُمْ اِذْ اَنْشَاَكُمْ مِّنَ الْاَرْضِ وَ اِذْ اَنْتُمْ اَجِنَّةٌ فِیْ بُطُوْنِ اُمَّهٰتِكُمْۚ-فَلَا تُزَكُّوْۤا اَنْفُسَكُمْؕ-هُوَ اَعْلَمُ بِمَنِ اتَّقٰى(32)
“Those who avoid the major sins and immoralities, only [committing] slight ones. Indeed, your Lord is vast in forgiveness. He was most knowing of you when He produced you from the earth and when you were fetuses in the wombs of your mothers. So do not claim yourselves to be pure; He is most knowing of who fears Him.”
Surah An Najm ayat 32 describes the qualities of those who strive to do good. They steer clear of major sins and indecencies, yet may occasionally stumble. When they promptly seek Allah’s forgiveness for these minor faults, Allah forgives them, for indeed, His forgiveness is extensive. The verse further reflects on our creation from clay and our development as fetuses in the wombs of our mothers. It cautions against self-righteousness, reminding us that Allah alone knows who truly embodies piety.
These verses echo teachings found in the scriptures of Moses and Ibrahim. Verse 39 emphasizes that our achievements in this world are tied to our efforts. To attain something, one must exert sincere effort; otherwise, Allah does not grant it. This reflects the principle of “God helps those who help themselves.” Subsequently, individuals will witness the outcomes of their endeavors and receive appropriate rewards. For instance, someone diligently pursuing a degree will eventually earn it, whereas lack of effort will lead to failure in obtaining it.
وَ اَنْ لَّیْسَ لِلْاِنْسَانِ اِلَّا مَا سَعٰى(39) وَ اَنَّ سَعْیَهٗ سَوْفَ یُرٰى(40) ثُمَّ یُجْزٰىهُ الْجَزَآءَ الْاَوْفٰى(41)
“And that there is not for man except that [good] for which he strives.” “And that his effort is going to be seen.” “Then he will be recompensed for it with the fullest recompense.”
Verse 42 of An Najm Surah emphasizes that every person will face their Lord upon death.
وَ اَنَّ اِلٰى رَبِّكَ الْمُنْتَهٰى(42)
“And that to your Lord is the finality,”
Sirius is a binary star system in the constellation Canis Major and is the brightest star visible in the night sky, often called the “Dog Star.” Its prominence has held significant cultural and astronomical importance throughout history, captivating both astronomers and stargazers. In the era of the Prophet Muhammad (s), Arab polytheists worshipped Sirius. In of Surah An Najm ayat 49, Allah declares that He is the Creator and Lord of Sirius, emphasizing that only He deserves worship, not any created star.
وَ اَنَّهٗ هُوَ رَبُّ الشِّعْرٰى(49)
“And that He is the Lord of Sirius.”