The Stars (Al-Najm)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
CONSIDER this unfolding [of God's message,] as it comes down from on high! 1 Your comrade erreth not, nor is deceived; 2 Neither does he speak of his own will. 3 This is only revelation communicated, 4 He was taught by [an angel] who is mighty in power, 5 The Strong; then the Spectacle inclined towards him. 6 And he is in the highest part of the horizon. 7 Then the Spectacle became closer, and came down in full view. 8 Until a space of two bow arcs or even less remained, 9 Then he revealed to Allah's servant whatever he had to reveal. 10 The heart did not deny, what it saw. 11 Will you then dispute with him as to what he saw? 12 He saw Him indeed another time 13 By the lote-tree of the utmost boundary, 14 nigh which is the Garden of the Refuge, 15 When that which covers covered the lote-tree; 16 The sight did not shift, nor did it cross the limits. 17 Assuredly he beheld of the sign of his Lord, the greatest. 18 Have ye then considered Al-Lat and AL-'uzza: 19 and the third one, Manat? -- 20 Shall you have the male issues, and He the female issues? 21 That, then, is an unjust division. 22 They are but names, named by you and your fathers. Allah has not sent down any authority for them. They follow conjecture and their soul's desire, eventhough the guidance of their Lord has come to them. 23 What! Will man get whatever he dreams of? 24 But it is to God that the Hereafter and this world belong. 25