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This chapter is called Surah Al-Najm (The star) because of the first verse which contains an oath by the star. <ref name=":0">Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran, Volume 19, Page 26</ref> | This chapter is called Surah Al-Najm (The star) because of the first verse which contains an oath by the star. <ref name=":0">Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran, Volume 19, Page 26</ref> | ||
===Chapter Number=== | ===Chapter Number=== | ||
Surah Al-Najm is the 53rd chapter of the Holy Quran. | Surah Al-Najm is the 53rd chapter of the Holy Quran. | ||
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==Content== | ==Content== | ||
===Important Concepts in this Chapter=== | ===Important Concepts in this Chapter=== | ||
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====Verses 19-32==== | ====Verses 19-32==== | ||
These verses explain the Oneness of Allah and the rejection of polytheism. | These verses explain the Oneness of Allah and the rejection of polytheism. | ||
These verses start with a few word about Lat, Uzza and Manat (the three main idols). These idols were considered the statues of the angels of Allah and also the daughters of Him, according to the pagan beliefs. They also believed that the statues hadthe ability of intercession; and thus in these verses polytheism is criticized. <ref name=":11">Ibid., Page 423</ref> <ref name=":12">Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran, Volume 19, Page 38</ref> | These verses start with a few word about Lat, Uzza and Manat (the three main idols). These idols were considered the statues of the angels of Allah and also the daughters of Him, according to the pagan beliefs. They also believed that the statues hadthe ability of intercession; and thus in these verses polytheism is criticized. <ref name=":11">Ibid., Page 423</ref> <ref name=":12">Tabatabai, Al-Mizan fi Tafsir al-Quran, Volume 19, Page 38</ref> | ||
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==Discussions on this Chapter== | ==Discussions on this Chapter== | ||
===According to the Sunni Traditions=== | ===According to the Sunni Traditions=== | ||
Verse 4: “ It is just a revelation that is revealed [to him].” | Verse 4: “ It is just a revelation that is revealed [to him].” | ||
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===According to the Shia Traditions=== | ===According to the Shia Traditions=== | ||
Benefits of Reciting this Surah: | Benefits of Reciting this Surah: | ||
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Verse 9: “Until he was within two bow lengths or even nearer.” | Verse 9: “Until he was within two bow lengths or even nearer.” | ||
<span lang="ar" dir="rtl" class="block">فَكَانَ قَابَ قَوۡسَيۡنِ أَوۡ أَدۡنَىٰ ٩</span> | <span lang="ar" dir="rtl" class="block">فَكَانَ قَابَ قَوۡسَيۡنِ أَوۡ أَدۡنَىٰ ٩</span> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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