650 - AN NAJAM (Ayat# 01-10)
Surah An-Najm (The Star) and Surah Al-Qamar (The Moon) contain verses that describe a significant event in the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) – his first encounter with the angel Jibril (Gabriel). These chapters address doubts cast upon the Prophet's integrity and affirm his truthfulness. The verses emphasize that he neither strayed nor was misled, and that his message is divine revelation, not a product of his own imagination. The account details how Jibril appeared to the Prophet in his original form, filling the horizon, during a descent from Mount Hira. This initial vision, followed by a period of interruption, was later reaffirmed. The importance of establishing a reliable chain of narration (Isnad) in Hadith is highlighted, ensuring the authenticity of accounts tracing back to the Prophet and his companions. The Surah also underscores the Prophet’s role as a recipient of divine guidance, emphasizing that his message originates from Allah through Jibril.
