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Surah At-Tariq

Surah At-Tariq

The Night-Comer

الطارق
Arabic Name الطارق
Meaning of the Name The Night-Comer
Revealed In Makkah
Type Makki Surah
Total Ayahs 17 Ayahs
Main Message A Makki surah that swears by the sky and the piercing night star, reminds every soul that it has a guardian over it, calls the human being to reflect on his humble creation, proves Allah’s power to resurrect him, and declares that the Qur’an is a decisive word, not amusement.
Why It Matters It teaches that human beings are watched and guarded, resurrection is possible because Allah created the first time, hidden secrets will be tested, and the Qur’an must be treated as serious truth rather than light entertainment.
Purpose It trains the heart to reflect on Allah’s power in creation, prepare for the Day when secrets are exposed, rely on Allah rather than human strength, honor the Qur’an as decisive truth, and trust that the schemes of deniers cannot defeat Allah’s plan.
Ayah 1
Surah At-Tariq

وَٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلطَّارِقِ

Transliteration

Was-samaaa’i wat-taariq

English Translation

By the sky and the night-comer.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَٱلسَّمَآءِWas-samaaa’iby the sky
وَٱلطَّارِقِWat-taariqand the night-comer

Simple Explanation

Allah opens with an oath by the sky and the night-comer, then explains that the night-comer is the piercing star. The image points to something bright that appears through the darkness.

Allah then reminds us that every soul has a guardian over it. No human life is unseen, unrecorded, or unguarded by Allah’s command.

These ayahs build awareness that the darkness of night does not hide anything from Allah. Every soul is under watch.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
WatchfulnessYou remember every soul is guarded and watched.
Awe of Allah’s SignsYou reflect on the piercing star and the sky.
AccountabilityYou live knowing nothing is hidden from Allah.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me live with awareness that You watch and guard every soul.

Reflection: Do I live as if my soul is watched by Allah and His appointed guardians?
Ayah 2
Surah At-Tariq

وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلطَّارِقُ

Transliteration

Wa maaa adraaka mat-taariq

English Translation

And what can make you know what the night-comer is?

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَمَآWa maaaand what
أَدْرَىٰكَAdraakacan make you know
مَاMaawhat
ٱلطَّارِقُAt-taariqthe night-comer is

Simple Explanation

Allah opens with an oath by the sky and the night-comer, then explains that the night-comer is the piercing star. The image points to something bright that appears through the darkness.

Allah then reminds us that every soul has a guardian over it. No human life is unseen, unrecorded, or unguarded by Allah’s command.

These ayahs build awareness that the darkness of night does not hide anything from Allah. Every soul is under watch.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
WatchfulnessYou remember every soul is guarded and watched.
Awe of Allah’s SignsYou reflect on the piercing star and the sky.
AccountabilityYou live knowing nothing is hidden from Allah.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me live with awareness that You watch and guard every soul.

Reflection: Do I live as if my soul is watched by Allah and His appointed guardians?
Ayah 3
Surah At-Tariq

ٱلنَّجْمُ ٱلثَّاقِبُ

Transliteration

An-najmuth-thaaqib

English Translation

It is the piercing star.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
ٱلنَّجْمُAn-najmthe star
ٱلثَّاقِبُAth-thaaqibthe piercing / bright

Simple Explanation

Allah opens with an oath by the sky and the night-comer, then explains that the night-comer is the piercing star. The image points to something bright that appears through the darkness.

Allah then reminds us that every soul has a guardian over it. No human life is unseen, unrecorded, or unguarded by Allah’s command.

These ayahs build awareness that the darkness of night does not hide anything from Allah. Every soul is under watch.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
WatchfulnessYou remember every soul is guarded and watched.
Awe of Allah’s SignsYou reflect on the piercing star and the sky.
AccountabilityYou live knowing nothing is hidden from Allah.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me live with awareness that You watch and guard every soul.

Reflection: Do I live as if my soul is watched by Allah and His appointed guardians?
Ayah 4
Surah At-Tariq

إِن كُلُّ نَفْسٍ لَّمَّا عَلَيْهَا حَافِظٌ

Transliteration

In kullu nafsil-lammaa ‘alaihaa haafiz

English Translation

There is no soul except that over it is a guardian.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
إِنInnot / there is no
كُلُّKulluevery
نَفْسٍNafsinsoul
لَّمَّاLammaaexcept
عَلَيْهَا‘Alaihaaover it
حَافِظٌHaafiza guardian

Simple Explanation

Allah opens with an oath by the sky and the night-comer, then explains that the night-comer is the piercing star. The image points to something bright that appears through the darkness.

Allah then reminds us that every soul has a guardian over it. No human life is unseen, unrecorded, or unguarded by Allah’s command.

These ayahs build awareness that the darkness of night does not hide anything from Allah. Every soul is under watch.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
WatchfulnessYou remember every soul is guarded and watched.
Awe of Allah’s SignsYou reflect on the piercing star and the sky.
AccountabilityYou live knowing nothing is hidden from Allah.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me live with awareness that You watch and guard every soul.

Reflection: Do I live as if my soul is watched by Allah and His appointed guardians?
Ayah 5
Surah At-Tariq

فَلْيَنظُرِ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ مِمَّ خُلِقَ

Transliteration

Falyanzuril-insaanu mimma khuliq

English Translation

So let the human being look at what he was created from.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
فَلْيَنظُرِFalyanzuriso let look
ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُAl-insaanthe human being
مِمَّMimmafrom what
خُلِقَKhuliqhe was created

Simple Explanation

Allah tells the human being to look at his own origin. He was created from a gushing fluid, a humble beginning that should remove pride.

The One who created the human being the first time is surely able to bring him back again after death.

On the Day when secrets are tested and exposed, a person will have no personal power and no helper unless Allah grants mercy.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
HumilityYou remember your weak origin.
Certainty in ResurrectionYou know Allah can return you after death.
Fear of ExposureYou prepare for the Day when secrets are tested.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my hidden secrets before the Day they are exposed.

Reflection: What secret do I need to correct before secrets are tested?
Ayah 6
Surah At-Tariq

خُلِقَ مِن مَّآءٍ دَافِقٍ

Transliteration

Khuliqa mim-maaa’in daafiq

English Translation

He was created from a gushing fluid.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
خُلِقَKhuliqahe was created
مِنMinfrom
مَّآءٍMaaa’ina fluid / water
دَافِقٍDaafiqgushing / ejected

Simple Explanation

Allah tells the human being to look at his own origin. He was created from a gushing fluid, a humble beginning that should remove pride.

The One who created the human being the first time is surely able to bring him back again after death.

On the Day when secrets are tested and exposed, a person will have no personal power and no helper unless Allah grants mercy.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
HumilityYou remember your weak origin.
Certainty in ResurrectionYou know Allah can return you after death.
Fear of ExposureYou prepare for the Day when secrets are tested.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my hidden secrets before the Day they are exposed.

Reflection: What secret do I need to correct before secrets are tested?
Ayah 7
Surah At-Tariq

يَخْرُجُ مِنۢ بَيْنِ ٱلصُّلْبِ وَٱلتَّرَآئِبِ

Transliteration

Yakhruju mim-bainis-sulbi wat-taraaa’ib

English Translation

Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
يَخْرُجُYakhrujuit emerges
مِنۢMinfrom
بَيْنِBainibetween
ٱلصُّلْبِAs-sulbthe backbone
وَٱلتَّرَآئِبِWat-taraaa’iband the ribs

Simple Explanation

Allah tells the human being to look at his own origin. He was created from a gushing fluid, a humble beginning that should remove pride.

The One who created the human being the first time is surely able to bring him back again after death.

On the Day when secrets are tested and exposed, a person will have no personal power and no helper unless Allah grants mercy.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
HumilityYou remember your weak origin.
Certainty in ResurrectionYou know Allah can return you after death.
Fear of ExposureYou prepare for the Day when secrets are tested.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my hidden secrets before the Day they are exposed.

Reflection: What secret do I need to correct before secrets are tested?
Ayah 8
Surah At-Tariq

إِنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ رَجْعِهِۦ لَقَادِرٌ

Transliteration

Innahoo ‘alaa raj‘ihee laqaadir

English Translation

Indeed, He is able to return him.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
إِنَّهُۥInnahooindeed He
عَلَىٰ‘Alaaover / to
رَجْعِهِۦRaj‘iheereturning him
لَقَادِرٌLaqaadiris surely able

Simple Explanation

Allah tells the human being to look at his own origin. He was created from a gushing fluid, a humble beginning that should remove pride.

The One who created the human being the first time is surely able to bring him back again after death.

On the Day when secrets are tested and exposed, a person will have no personal power and no helper unless Allah grants mercy.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
HumilityYou remember your weak origin.
Certainty in ResurrectionYou know Allah can return you after death.
Fear of ExposureYou prepare for the Day when secrets are tested.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my hidden secrets before the Day they are exposed.

Reflection: What secret do I need to correct before secrets are tested?
Ayah 9
Surah At-Tariq

يَوْمَ تُبْلَى ٱلسَّرَآئِرُ

Transliteration

Yawma tublas-saraaa’ir

English Translation

The Day when secrets will be tested.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
يَوْمَYawmathe Day
تُبْلَىTublaawill be tested / exposed
ٱلسَّرَآئِرُAs-saraaa’irthe secrets

Simple Explanation

Allah tells the human being to look at his own origin. He was created from a gushing fluid, a humble beginning that should remove pride.

The One who created the human being the first time is surely able to bring him back again after death.

On the Day when secrets are tested and exposed, a person will have no personal power and no helper unless Allah grants mercy.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
HumilityYou remember your weak origin.
Certainty in ResurrectionYou know Allah can return you after death.
Fear of ExposureYou prepare for the Day when secrets are tested.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my hidden secrets before the Day they are exposed.

Reflection: What secret do I need to correct before secrets are tested?
Ayah 10
Surah At-Tariq

فَمَا لَهُۥ مِن قُوَّةٍ وَلَا نَاصِرٍ

Transliteration

Famaa lahoo min quwwatinw-wa laa naasir

English Translation

Then he will have no power and no helper.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
فَمَاFamaathen not
لَهُۥLahoofor him
مِنMinany
قُوَّةٍQuwwatinpower / strength
وَلَاWa laaand no
نَاصِرٍNaasirhelper

Simple Explanation

Allah tells the human being to look at his own origin. He was created from a gushing fluid, a humble beginning that should remove pride.

The One who created the human being the first time is surely able to bring him back again after death.

On the Day when secrets are tested and exposed, a person will have no personal power and no helper unless Allah grants mercy.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
HumilityYou remember your weak origin.
Certainty in ResurrectionYou know Allah can return you after death.
Fear of ExposureYou prepare for the Day when secrets are tested.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my hidden secrets before the Day they are exposed.

Reflection: What secret do I need to correct before secrets are tested?
Ayah 11
Surah At-Tariq

وَٱلسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ ٱلرَّجْعِ

Transliteration

Was-samaaa’i zaatir-raj‘

English Translation

By the sky that returns.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَٱلسَّمَآءِWas-samaaa’iby the sky
ذَاتِZaatipossessing
ٱلرَّجْعِAr-raj‘return / recurring rain

Simple Explanation

Allah swears by the sky that returns and the earth that cracks open. The sky returns rain, and the earth opens to bring out growth by Allah’s command.

These signs of return and emergence point toward resurrection. Just as rain returns and the earth opens, Allah can bring people back from the earth.

Allah declares that the Qur’an is a decisive word, not amusement. It separates truth from falsehood and must be treated with seriousness.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Respect for Qur’anYou treat Allah’s words as decisive truth.
ReflectionYou see signs in rain returning and earth cracking open.
SeriousnessYou do not treat revelation as entertainment.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me honor the Qur’an as decisive truth and never treat it lightly.

Reflection: Do I treat the Qur’an as serious truth or casual reading?
Ayah 12
Surah At-Tariq

وَٱلْأَرْضِ ذَاتِ ٱلصَّدْعِ

Transliteration

Wal-ardi zaatis-sad‘

English Translation

And by the earth that cracks open.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَٱلْأَرْضِWal-ardand by the earth
ذَاتِZaatipossessing
ٱلصَّدْعِAs-sad‘cracking open / splitting

Simple Explanation

Allah swears by the sky that returns and the earth that cracks open. The sky returns rain, and the earth opens to bring out growth by Allah’s command.

These signs of return and emergence point toward resurrection. Just as rain returns and the earth opens, Allah can bring people back from the earth.

Allah declares that the Qur’an is a decisive word, not amusement. It separates truth from falsehood and must be treated with seriousness.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Respect for Qur’anYou treat Allah’s words as decisive truth.
ReflectionYou see signs in rain returning and earth cracking open.
SeriousnessYou do not treat revelation as entertainment.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me honor the Qur’an as decisive truth and never treat it lightly.

Reflection: Do I treat the Qur’an as serious truth or casual reading?
Ayah 13
Surah At-Tariq

إِنَّهُۥ لَقَوْلٌ فَصْلٌ

Transliteration

Innahoo laqawlun fasl

English Translation

Indeed, it is surely a decisive word.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
إِنَّهُۥInnahooindeed it
لَقَوْلٌLaqawlunis surely a word
فَصْلٌFasldecisive / separating truth

Simple Explanation

Allah swears by the sky that returns and the earth that cracks open. The sky returns rain, and the earth opens to bring out growth by Allah’s command.

These signs of return and emergence point toward resurrection. Just as rain returns and the earth opens, Allah can bring people back from the earth.

Allah declares that the Qur’an is a decisive word, not amusement. It separates truth from falsehood and must be treated with seriousness.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Respect for Qur’anYou treat Allah’s words as decisive truth.
ReflectionYou see signs in rain returning and earth cracking open.
SeriousnessYou do not treat revelation as entertainment.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me honor the Qur’an as decisive truth and never treat it lightly.

Reflection: Do I treat the Qur’an as serious truth or casual reading?
Ayah 14
Surah At-Tariq

وَمَا هُوَ بِٱلْهَزْلِ

Transliteration

Wa maa huwa bil-hazl

English Translation

And it is not amusement.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَمَاWa maaand not
هُوَHuwait
بِٱلْهَزْلِBil-hazlamusement / joke

Simple Explanation

Allah swears by the sky that returns and the earth that cracks open. The sky returns rain, and the earth opens to bring out growth by Allah’s command.

These signs of return and emergence point toward resurrection. Just as rain returns and the earth opens, Allah can bring people back from the earth.

Allah declares that the Qur’an is a decisive word, not amusement. It separates truth from falsehood and must be treated with seriousness.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Respect for Qur’anYou treat Allah’s words as decisive truth.
ReflectionYou see signs in rain returning and earth cracking open.
SeriousnessYou do not treat revelation as entertainment.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me honor the Qur’an as decisive truth and never treat it lightly.

Reflection: Do I treat the Qur’an as serious truth or casual reading?
Ayah 15
Surah At-Tariq

إِنَّهُمْ يَكِيدُونَ كَيْدًا

Transliteration

Innahum yakeedoona kaidaa

English Translation

Indeed, they are planning a plan.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
إِنَّهُمْInnahumindeed they
يَكِيدُونَYakeedoonaare planning
كَيْدًاKaidaaa plan / scheme

Simple Explanation

Allah exposes the schemes of the disbelievers. They make plans against the truth, but Allah’s plan is greater and completely surrounds their schemes.

The Prophet ﷺ is told to give the disbelievers a little respite. Their delay does not mean escape; it only means Allah’s wisdom is unfolding.

These ayahs teach calm trust. The people of falsehood may scheme, but Allah is never outplanned.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Trust in Allah’s PlanYou know Allah’s plan defeats every scheme.
PatienceYou do not panic when falsehood seems active.
ConfidenceYou remember delay is not escape for deniers.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect me from the schemes of falsehood and make me trust Your plan.

Reflection: Where do I need to trust Allah’s plan instead of fearing people’s schemes?
Ayah 16
Surah At-Tariq

وَأَكِيدُ كَيْدًا

Transliteration

Wa akeedu kaidaa

English Translation

And I am planning a plan.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَأَكِيدُWa akeeduand I plan
كَيْدًاKaidaaa plan

Simple Explanation

Allah exposes the schemes of the disbelievers. They make plans against the truth, but Allah’s plan is greater and completely surrounds their schemes.

The Prophet ﷺ is told to give the disbelievers a little respite. Their delay does not mean escape; it only means Allah’s wisdom is unfolding.

These ayahs teach calm trust. The people of falsehood may scheme, but Allah is never outplanned.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Trust in Allah’s PlanYou know Allah’s plan defeats every scheme.
PatienceYou do not panic when falsehood seems active.
ConfidenceYou remember delay is not escape for deniers.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect me from the schemes of falsehood and make me trust Your plan.

Reflection: Where do I need to trust Allah’s plan instead of fearing people’s schemes?
Ayah 17
Surah At-Tariq

فَمَهِّلِ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ أَمْهِلْهُمْ رُوَيْدًۢا

Transliteration

Famahhilil-kaafireena amhilhum ruwaidaa

English Translation

So give respite to the disbelievers; give them respite for a little.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
فَمَهِّلِFamahhiliso give respite
ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَAl-kaafireento the disbelievers
أَمْهِلْهُمْAmhilhumgive them respite
رُوَيْدًۢاRuwaidaaa little / gently

Simple Explanation

Allah exposes the schemes of the disbelievers. They make plans against the truth, but Allah’s plan is greater and completely surrounds their schemes.

The Prophet ﷺ is told to give the disbelievers a little respite. Their delay does not mean escape; it only means Allah’s wisdom is unfolding.

These ayahs teach calm trust. The people of falsehood may scheme, but Allah is never outplanned.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Trust in Allah’s PlanYou know Allah’s plan defeats every scheme.
PatienceYou do not panic when falsehood seems active.
ConfidenceYou remember delay is not escape for deniers.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect me from the schemes of falsehood and make me trust Your plan.

Reflection: Where do I need to trust Allah’s plan instead of fearing people’s schemes?