The biggest star mentioned by name in the Quran is Sirius. It is referred to in the Surah (chapter) An-Najm (The Star) verse 53:49, where it is called aš-ši'rā (الشِّعْرَى) in Arabic.
Did you know ? The brightest star in our sky is called Sirius and is mentioned in the Quran by name in chapter "The Star".
Quran verse 93:4 is from Surah Ad-Duha (The Morning Light) and states, "And the Hereafter is better for you than the present [life]," a message of comfort to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that the eternal rewards of the afterlife far surpass worldly life, encouraging patience and hope. It's part of a passage reassuring him that his future blessings from God (Allah) will exceed his past difficulties, promoting gratitude and contentment.
But there is consensus in qurʾānic exegesis that q 53:49 refers to Sirius, al-shiʿrā al-yamāniyya, and when the name al-shiʿrā is used alone it refers to Sirius. The brightest star in the night sky.
The piercing star.” (Quran • Surah At-Tariq 86:1-3)✨ "Tarek الطَّارِقُ" means the one who knocks. The Arabic word "Thukb ثقب" means a hole; "Thakeb ثَّاقِبُ" means the one who makes a hole. The Quran is describing a knocking star that makes a hole.
Islam: In Islam, the 8-pointed star is called the Khatim Sulayman or Seal of Solomon, and is associated with the biblical King Solomon, who is considered a prophet in Islam. The star is also believed to represent the unity of the seven days of the week with the day of rest, which is Friday in Islamic tradition.
Quran 7:27, from Surah Al-A'raf, warns the Children of Adam against Satan's (Shaitan) deception, reminding them how he tricked their parents (Adam and Eve) out of Paradise by revealing their nakedness, and emphasizes that Satan and his forces watch humans from where they cannot see, making devils allies to disbelievers. The verse serves as a caution against temptation, highlighting the continuous struggle between good (divine guidance) and evil (Satan's influence).
The word “Star نجم كَوْكَبٌ etc”mentioned 18 times in Quran in 18 verses. So when the night covered him [with darkness], he saw a star. He said, “This is my lord.” But when it set, he said, “I like not those that disappear.
(47:4) When you meet the unbelievers (in battle), smite their necks until you have crushed them, then bind your captives firmly; thereafter (you are entitled to) set them free, either by an act of grace, or against ransom, until the war ends. That is for you to do.
Surah 57, Verse 3 (Al-Hadid, Chapter 57, Verse 3) in the Quran describes Allah as the First and the Last, the Outward (Manifest) and the Inward (Hidden), and the Knower of all things, emphasizing His eternal and all-encompassing nature, that nothing precedes or follows Him, and He is aware of everything, as shown in various translations.
The word "day" (in its singular Arabic form, yawm) is often cited as appearing 365 times in the Quran, corresponding to the days in a solar year, though this count can vary depending on whether possessive forms (like "their day") are included, with some sources finding 365 for the singular form and a higher total for all forms. This numerical observation is presented by some as a Quranic miracle related to astronomy, symbolizing the Earth's solar orbit.
Maryam (Mary)
Mary, the mother of Jesus and the sister of Aaron, is amongst the most important women in the Quran. Moreover, she is the only woman named in the Quran. She is described as one of the greatest women of all time in the Quran as well.
Additional Translations. 004.034. YUSUF ALI: Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means.
49 Surah. The surah is also known for referencing the star Sirius in verse 49, where it is given the name الشِّعْرَى (transliteration: aš-ši'rā or ash-shira; the leader). The verse is: "وأنَّهُ هُوَ رَبُّ الشِّعْرَى", "That He is the Lord of Sirius (the Mighty Star)."
The Zodiac is an ancient circle of stars where some stars are symbolically combined into 12 star signs also known as constellations.
The Oath of the Nightly Star
It is the star of piercing brightness.” The nightly star (At-Tariq) is described as a bright, piercing light that breaks through the darkness, much like the Quran itself, which came to illuminate the path of guidance in a world clouded by ignorance.
Some Muslims regard all hadith in the major hadith collections as indisputably correct. However hadith scholars have always recognised that hadith vary in reliability.
And do not kill anyone whose killing Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause. And whoever is killed wrongfully (not by mistake), We have given his heir the authority.
[22.47] And they ask you to hasten on the punishment, and Allah will by no means fail in His promise, and surely a day with your Lord is as a thousand years of what you number.
Yusuf, He saw 11 stars showing him submission as portrait of his 11 brothers.
The Star and Crescent emoji ☪️ portrays a star and crescent moon symbol, which is often used as a symbol of the religion of Islam. It is commonly used to represent Islam, Muslims, and Islamic countries.
The six-pointed star is a common symbol throughout many different religions, including Islam. Muslims know the hexagram as the Seal of Solomon -- both Solomon and David were prophets, and both are mentioned in the Islamic holy book, the Quran. The hexagram appears in Islamic artifacts and mosques worldwide.
These individuals have a special place in Jannah due to their exceptional trust in Allah and their unique spiritual qualities. Some scholars interpret the number 70,000 literally, while others see it as a large, symbolic number representing a significant group of righteous believers ⁴.
[9.32] They desire to put out the light of Allah with their mouths, and Allah will not consent save to perfect His light, though the unbelievers are averse.
(7:157) [To-day this mercy is for] those who follow the ummi Prophet, 112 whom they find mentioned in the Torah and the Gospel with them. He enjoins upon them what is good and forbids them what is evil.