The Lord of Sirius
In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Sirius is the only star mentioned in the Qur'an with its astronomical name. Sirius is indeed mentioned in the Quran, specifically in Surah An-Najm (The Star). Sirius is the only star mentioned in the Qur’an with its astronomical name. Sirius is indeed mentioned in the Quran, specifically in Surah An-Najm (The Star), which is the 53rd chapter of the Quran . The relevant verse is: “And that He is the Lord of Sirius.” ( Quran 53:49 ) In Islamic theology, Allah Almighty is believed to be the creator, sustainer, and sovereign ruler of the entire universe, including all celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars. The Quran emphasizes the concept of monotheism (Tawhid), asserting that there is no god but Allah and that He is the Lord of all creation. The specific mention of Sirius in the Quran serves several purposes, one of which is to affirm Allah’s supreme authority over all aspects of the cosmos. By stating that Al...