53. Surah An-Najm (The Star) is the 53rd chapter of the Qur'an, containing 62 verses. It holds an extraordinary place in Islamic history as a masterpiece of divine eloquence that completely overwhelmed its first audience. Named after the cosmic phenomenon that opens its first verse, this early Meccan Surah deals intimately with the absolute authenticity of revelation, the details of the Prophet's heavenly journey, and a stern refutation of the core theological fabric of Arabian paganism.