Surah Al-Najm

The Star

(Makki)

KEY TOPICS

This surah begins with an oath on truthfulness of Nabi (saw) and firms it with further details of his interaction with Jibril (as) and events of Ascension (المعراج). Also denounces idols of disbelievers and their false beliefs regarding angels as daughters of Allah (swt) and their misplaced reliance on intercession by angels. Emphasizes individual accountability leading up to reward or punishment based on one’s actions. Mentions the power of Allah (swt) as manifested in human events of happiness and sadness, life and death, initial creation and resurrection, and examples of punishment of past nations.