The Eloquence of Surah An-Najm

Surah An-Najm is a powerful late-Makki surah, which the Prophet (SWAS) recited publicly to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. It confirms the Prophet (SWAS) as a Messenger of Allah, his travel during the Meraaj as well as the false worship of the Makkans. The surah is characterized by its eloquent verses which shock and awe the audience. 

It builds up to a crescendo and end in a climax - a prostration to Allah - which was the first one that was revealed in the Quran. When the Prophet (SWAS) concluded the surah, all the audience - Muslim and non-Muslim - prostrated at the sajdah tilawah (except one man) due to the power of words of Surah An-Najam on them.

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