فَٱسْجُدُوا۟ لِلَّهِ وَٱعْبُدُوا۟ ۩ 62
Translations
So prostrate to Allāh and worship [Him].
Transliteration
Fasjudoo lillaahi wa'budoo
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah is a command to prostrate to Allah alone and to worship Him, serving as the concluding directive of Surah An-Najm. Classical scholars like Al-Tabari and Ibn Kathir interpret this as an emphatic call to pure monotheism and exclusive devotion to Allah, rejecting all forms of idolatry and false worship. The imperative form (fa-asjudoo) conveys both command and emphasis, reinforcing the central message of the surah regarding Allah's absolute oneness.
Revelation Context
Surah An-Najm is a Meccan surah revealed during the early Islamic period, addressing the pagan Arabs who worshipped idols. This final ayah encapsulates the surah's overarching theme of monotheism and divine worship. The context follows the surah's discussion of the signs of Allah in creation and His absolute authority, making the concluding command to prostrate and worship a natural culmination of these theological arguments.
Related Hadiths
Sahih Muslim records that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'The closest that a servant comes to his Lord is when he is in prostration (sujud).' Additionally, the hadith in Sunan An-Nasa'i emphasizes that sujud is an act of supreme humility and closeness to Allah.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches Muslims that genuine worship begins with sincere prostration and submission to Allah alone, free from associating partners with Him. It calls believers in all times to recognize that true worship transcends mere physical acts—it requires absolute devotion and the subordination of one's will to the Will of the Almighty.