A star is a shining celestial body which illuminates from within itself. We are not able to imagine a sky without stars. In the past, people used them for guidance in the darkness of the land and sea. It did not only stop at that, for they also used the starts for counting. Allah (swt) has explained and given full details about these signs for those who know. Allah (swt) has said in another verse:

 فَلَا أُقْسِمُ بِمَوَاقِعِ النُّجُومِ

(So I do swear by the positions of the stars) (Al-Waqi’a: 75)

Why did Allah (swt) not say: I do swear by the stars?

This is because, science has discovered that you do not see the stars themselves, but in fact, you see their positions. Due to the speed of light, by the time it reaches your eyes, the star has moved from its place, thus, you see its previous position instead of it. However, you will think that you saw the star.

The Holy Quran did not clash against the human intellect during the time of revelation, and its gifts have not been exhausted. Thus, it will remain relevant for every time and place. In every era, the human intellect will extract the Quranic gifts which are most suitable for the intellect of those in that period and era.