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Alhamdulillah, this morning's Fajr Salah and Khatirah is on Surah 53, Sūrat An-Najm (The Star), and āyāt 1-32 which form one of the most powerful passages in the Qur’an. Here’s a breakdown of what these verses are about.

Verses 1-18: The Revelation and the Prophet ﷺ. Sworn by the star when it sets, Allah (SWT) swears by the star, introducing this surah with an oath of majesty. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is not speaking from his own desire; his words are revelation from Allah (SWT). It confirms that the Prophet ﷺ saw the angel Jibrīl (Gabriel) in his true form, near the highest horizon and later near the Sidrat al-Muntahā (the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary). This vision is described as majestic, affirming the authenticity of revelation.

Verses 19-30: Refutation of False Gods. Allah (SWT) challenges the pagans of Quraysh about their worship of the so-called goddesses al-Lāt, al-ʿUzzā, and Manāt. Their beliefs are criticized as baseless, calling them mere names invented without authority from Allah (SWT). The pagans are reminded that people only follow conjecture and desires, not truth. Allah (SWT) affirms that guidance belongs solely to Him, and He will reward each soul according to its deeds.

Verses 31-32: Accountability and Forgiveness. To Allah (SWT) belongs everything in the heavens and earth. Each soul will be recompensed for its deeds. Those who avoid major sins and shameful acts but may fall into minor faults will find Allah’s forgiveness vast. Allah (SWT) knows humans well, having created and nurtured them.

Overall Themes of Sūrat An-Najm (The Star), and āyāt 1-32:
Affirmation of Revelation. The Qur’an is truth, revealed through the trustworthy Angel Jibrīl to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Warning against Idolatry. False gods and idols have no power; worship belongs to Allah (SWT) alone.
Human Accountability. Everyone is responsible for their deeds, and Allah judges with justice.
Hope in Allah’s Mercy. Avoiding major sins and seeking forgiveness allows one to benefit from Allah’s mercy.

In essence, verses 1-32 affirm the Prophet’s ﷺ truthfulness, expose the futility of idol-worship, establish Allah’s ultimate authority, and balance between justice (accountability) and mercy (forgiveness for minor faults).

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