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Qur’an

An-Najm 53:40

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Qur’an 53:40 · Surah An-Najm · Ayah 40

Marmaduke Pickthall

Source text checked 2026-09-14.

What It Means: Reading in Context

This entry presents Qur’an 53:40 from Surah An-Najm, with Arabic text and Marmaduke Pickthall’s English translation. The translation conveys meaning in English; it is not a replacement for the Arabic Qur’an. Read the linked passage with the verses before and after it, particularly when a sentence continues across verse boundaries. The topics shown here are editorial reading aids rather than an exhaustive interpretation of the passage. Our short reflection offers a possible practical response, clearly separated from scripture. It should not be repeated as a verse, hadith or authoritative tafsir. For detailed interpretation or questions about religious practice, consult qualified scholarship and the complete source.

REFLECTION · EDITORIAL

Focus on the quality and honesty of your effort, including the small tasks nobody sees.

This reflection is not Qur’an, hadith or an authoritative tafsir.
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