53. Surah al-Najm
This is a Makki Surah revealed in the early Makkan period. It has
62 verses in 3 sections.
The Surah talks about the eminence of the Prophet -peace be upon him- with his Mi'raj and closeness to Allah. It warns the disbelievers about the errors of their attitude towards the Qur'an and the Prophet of Allah. Some of their wrong beliefs in the angels as daughters of God, intercession of the angels etc. are also mentioned.
Introduction to the Sections
- The Mi'raj experience of the Prophet Muhammad -peace be upon him. Gods or goddesses of the non-believers are mere conjectures and names without any reality.
- The angels are the servants of Allah. No intercession can work against Allah. Allah is most forgiving, but He requires righteousness.
- Those who deny the truth they are standing against the power and majesty of Allah.