Thoughts on the Middle East, History and Religion
Posted on 03/25/2012 by marina
DOG STAR. Sirius, or the dog star was an object of worship amongst the ancient Arabs, and is mentioned in the Qur’an, under the name of ash-Shi’ra Surah liii. 50: “He (God) is the Lord of the Dog Star.”
Based on Hughes, Dictionary of Islam
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