Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 86
Number of Ayah – 17
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 30 Ayah 1-17
Starting Page Number – 591th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah At-Tariq
Surah At-Tariq, the 86th surah of the Quran, draws attention to the power and authority of Allah and highlights the importance of accountability for human actions. It takes its name from the mention of “At-Tariq” (the night visitor or the morning star) in the surah. It consists of 17 verses.
The surah begins by describing the celestial phenomenon of the night visitor, which symbolizes the power and watchfulness of Allah. It emphasizes that no soul is left unaccounted for, as each person’s actions are recorded and will be brought forth on the Day of Judgment.
Surah At-Tariq highlights the creation of human beings from a drop of sperm and their subsequent development into a full-formed being. It emphasizes the intricate design and purpose behind this creation, signifying the wisdom and knowledge of the Creator.
The surah then turns to the consequences of human actions. It highlights that every individual’s actions are recorded in a book of deeds. It emphasizes that on the Day of Judgment, these records will be presented and individuals will be held accountable for their choices and deeds.
Surah At-Tariq highlights the different paths that individuals choose in life. It mentions the righteous and the wicked, describing their contrasting destinations and outcomes. It serves as a reminder that individuals are free to choose their path, but they will ultimately face the consequences of their choices.
The surah concludes by emphasizing the power and authority of Allah as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. It assures that no one can escape His watchful gaze and that every action will be accounted for.
In summary, Surah At-Tariq draws attention to the power and authority of Allah and emphasizes the importance of accountability for human actions. It highlights the creation of human beings and their subsequent development, signifying the wisdom of the Creator. The surah emphasizes the consequences of human choices and actions, and it concludes by emphasizing the power and authority of Allah.
Read English Translated Version of Surah At-Tariq
1. By the heaven and the nightly star!
2. And what will make you realize what the nightly star is?
3. ˹It is˺ the star of piercing brightness.
4. There is no soul without a vigilant angel ˹recording everything˺.
5. Let people then consider what they were created from!
6. ˹They were˺ created from a spurting fluid,
7. stemming from between the backbone and the ribcage.
8. Surely He is fully capable of bringing them back ˹to life˺
9. on the Day all secrets will be disclosed.
10. Then one will have neither power nor ˹any˺ helper.
11. By the sky with its recurring cycles,
12. and the earth with its sprouting plants!
13. Surely this ˹Quran˺ is a decisive word,
14. and is not to be taken lightly.
15. They are certainly devising ˹evil˺ plans,
16. but I too am planning.
17. So bear with the disbelievers ˹O Prophet˺. Let them be for ˹just˺ a little while.