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watching over you. Glorify your Lord when you waken; in the
night—time praise Him, and at the setting of the stars.
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y the star when it sets, your companion is neither in error, nor
is he deceived!
He does not speak out of his own fancy. This is no other than an
inspired revelation. He is taught by one who is mighty in power, and
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vigorous .
He stood on the uppermost horizon; then drawing near, he came
down within two bows' length or even closer, and revealed to His
servant that which he revealed.'
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His heart did not deny what he saw. How can you , then, question
what he sees?
He beheld him once again at the farthest lote—tree. Near it is the
Garden ofAbode.
When that tree was covered with what covered it, his eyes did not
wander, nor did they turn aside: for he saw some of his Lord's greatest
signs.
Have you considered Al—Lat and Al—Uzzah, and another, the
I. Muhammad.
2. Gabriel.
3. The unbelievers.
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Sura 53
"Al-Najm"
THE STAR
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
THE STAR
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THE QURAN