About Surah At-Taariq
It discuses two themes: first that man has to appear before God after death; second, that the Qur'an is a decisive Word which no plan or device of the disbelievers can defeat or frustrate. First of all, the stars of the heavens have been cited as an evidence that there is nothing in the universe which may continue to exist and survive without guardian over it.
Main Theme: Surah At-Tariq focuses on It discuses two themes: first that man has to appear before God after death; second, that the Qur'an is a decisive Word which no plan or device of the disbelievers can defeat or frustrate.
Revelation Context: Revealed in Makkah. Traditionally listed as revelation number 36. Contains 17 verses. The style of its subject matter resembles that of the earliest Surahs revealed at Makkah, but this surah was sent down at a stage when the disbelievers of Makkah were employing all sorts of devices and plans to defeat and frustrate the message of the Qur'an and Muhammad...
Benefits & Significance
The life-impact of Surah At-Tariq is its ability to cultivate awareness of the Hereafter together with patience during trials, so belief is translated into disciplined action and emotional balance.
- Reduces careless choices by reviving awareness of judgment, reward, and consequence. Regular reflection on Surah At-Tariq helps apply this in daily life.
- Teaches patience and steadfastness when facing pressure, setbacks, or opposition. Surah At-Tariq links this directly to faith-driven action.
- Balances fear of wrongdoing with hope in divine mercy, preventing despair. Surah At-Tariq repeatedly reinforces this lesson.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلطَّارِقِ 1
By the sky and the night comer -
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلطَّارِقُ 2
And what can make you know what is the night comer?
ٱلنَّجْمُ ٱلثَّاقِبُ 3
It is the piercing star -
إِن كُلُّ نَفْسٍۢ لَّمَّا عَلَيْهَا حَافِظٌۭ 4
There is no soul but that it has over it a protector.
فَلْيَنظُرِ ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ مِمَّ خُلِقَ 5
So let man observe from what he was created.
خُلِقَ مِن مَّآءٍۢ دَافِقٍۢ 6
He was created from a fluid, ejected,
يَخْرُجُ مِنۢ بَيْنِ ٱلصُّلْبِ وَٱلتَّرَآئِبِ 7
Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs.
إِنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ رَجْعِهِۦ لَقَادِرٌۭ 8
Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able.
يَوْمَ تُبْلَى ٱلسَّرَآئِرُ 9
The Day when secrets will be put on trial,
فَمَا لَهُۥ مِن قُوَّةٍۢ وَلَا نَاصِرٍۢ 10
Then man will have no power or any helper.
وَٱلسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ ٱلرَّجْعِ 11
By the sky which returns [rain]
وَٱلْأَرْضِ ذَاتِ ٱلصَّدْعِ 12
And [by] the earth which cracks open,
إِنَّهُۥ لَقَوْلٌۭ فَصْلٌۭ 13
Indeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement,
وَمَا هُوَ بِٱلْهَزْلِ 14
And it is not amusement.
إِنَّهُمْ يَكِيدُونَ كَيْدًۭا 15
Indeed, they are planning a plan,
وَأَكِيدُ كَيْدًۭا 16
But I am planning a plan.
فَمَهِّلِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ أَمْهِلْهُمْ رُوَيْدًۢا 17
So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile.