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When the sky splits open,

When the sun is put out,

By the stars when they fade away!

and when the stars fall away,

and when the stars fall down,

Your fellow man¹ is neither misguided nor astray.

and when the seas burst forth,

and when the mountains are blown away,

The sun and the moon ˹travel˺ with precision.

The stars and the trees bow down ˹in submission˺.¹

Indeed, We have adorned the lowest heaven with the stars for decoration

and ˹for˺ protection from every rebellious devil.

And He has subjected for your benefit the day and the night, the sun and the moon. And the stars have been subjected by His command. Surely in this are signs for those who understand.

He has placed into the earth firm mountains, so it does not shake with you, as well as rivers, and pathways so you may find your way.

Also by landmarks and stars do people find their way.

Indeed your Lord is Allah Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days,¹ then established Himself above the Throne. He makes the day and night overlap in rapid succession. He created the sun, the moon, and the stars—all subjected by His command. The creation and the command belong to Him ˹alone˺. Blessed is Allah—Lord of all worlds!

And He is the One Who has made the stars as your guide through the darkness of land and sea. We have already made the signs clear for people who know.