Surah An-Najm Overview — The Star (Chapter 53)

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النجم An-Najm The Star
Meccan◉ Juz 2762 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah An-Najm (النجم) is the 53rd chapter of the Qur'an, with 62 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are spirituality, theology, and prophethood. It prominently features Ibrahim and Musa.

◉ Juz 27Makkan62 Verses
Thematic Domains
Spirituality
36%
Theology
22%
Prophethood
16%
Cosmology
14%
Ethics
12%
Key Concepts
KnowledgeAllahThe Self SufficientRemembrance And ReflectionConjectureFollowing Base DesiresGuidanceThe Descent Of RevelationThe SelfThe HeavensThe EarthLoyalty And Fidelity
Spirituality — 36%Theology — 22%Prophethood — 16%Cosmology — 14%Ethics — 12%
Verse Tone Progression
Consolation (verses 1–1)Command (verses 2–2)Warning (verses 3–3)Promise (verses 4–4)Command (verses 5–5)Warning (verses 6–6)Praise (verses 7–7)Command (verses 8–8)Neutral (verses 9–9)Command (verses 10–10)Narrative (verses 11–11)Command (verses 12–12)Narrative (verses 13–13)Neutral (verses 14–14)Praise (verses 15–15)Warning (verses 16–16)Command (verses 17–17)Promise (verses 18–18)Praise (verses 19–19)Promise (verses 20–20)Command (verses 21–21)Praise (verses 22–22)Warning (verses 23–24)Praise (verses 25–25)Promise (verses 26–27)Command (verses 28–28)Promise (verses 29–29)Command (verses 30–30)Consolation (verses 31–31)Command (verses 32–34)Warning (verses 35–36)Praise (verses 37–37)Warning (verses 38–38)Promise (verses 39–40)Command (verses 41–42)Narrative (verses 43–43)Neutral (verses 44–44)Command (verses 45–45)Consolation (verses 46–46)Promise (verses 47–47)Praise (verses 48–50)Command (verses 51–51)Warning (verses 52–52)Consolation (verses 53–53)Warning (verses 54–54)Praise (verses 55–55)Warning (verses 56–56)Praise (verses 57–57)Neutral (verses 58–58)Narrative (verses 59–59)Command (verses 60–60)Praise (verses 61–62)08162432404856
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Concept Frequency Cloud
knowledge5vAllah3vremembrance and reflection3vthe self sufficient3vconjecture2vdivine revelation2vfollowing base desires2vgoing astray2vguidance2vloyalty and fidelity2vopinion2vprohibitive form2v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
knowledgeAllah350
Allahguidance111
Allahremembrance and reflection85
Allahgoing astray69
going astrayguidance45
Allahdivine revelation38
knowledgeguidance36
knowledgeremembrance and reflection32
Allahthe self sufficient32
knowledgegoing astray29
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah An-Najm?
Surah An-Najm (النجم) is the 53rd chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 62 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah An-Najm?
The main themes of Surah An-Najm are theology, spirituality, and prophethood.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah An-Najm?
Surah An-Najm prominently features Ibrahim and Musa.
Is Surah An-Najm Meccan or Medinan?
Surah An-Najm is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 62 verses.
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