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Surah An-Najm (النجم)

The Star

Surah Details

Verses

62

Pages

10551058

Revelation

Meccan

Juz

27

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About Surah An-Najm

Surah An-Najm (النجم), meaning “The Star”, is the 53rd surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 62 verses (ayat). It spans 4 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 1055 to page 1058, and falls within Juz 27 of the Quran.

Read this surah in English transliteration with colour-coded Tajweed rules to improve your recitation. Each colour represents a specific Tajweed rule, helping you pronounce every letter and vowel correctly according to traditional recitation methods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many verses are in Surah An-Najm?

Surah An-Najm (النجم) contains 62 verses (ayat).

Is Surah An-Najm Meccan or Medinan?

Surah An-Najm is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.

What does “An-Najm” mean?

The name “An-Najm” (النجم) translates to “The Star” in English.

How to read Surah An-Najm with proper Tajweed?

You can read Surah An-Najm with proper Tajweed using the colour-coded transliteration on this site. Each colour represents a different Tajweed rule — for example, red for necessary prolongation (Madd), green for nasalisation (Ghunnah), and blue for emphatic pronunciation (Tafkheem). Start reading from page 1055.

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