Surah At-Tariq
Surah At-Tariq
The Night-Comer
وَٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلطَّارِقِ
Was-samaaa’i wat-taariq
By the sky and the night-comer.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَٱلسَّمَآءِ | Was-samaaa’i | by the sky |
| وَٱلطَّارِقِ | Wat-taariq | and 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Watchfulness | You remember every soul is guarded and watched. |
| Awe of Allah’s Signs | You reflect on the piercing star and the sky. |
| Accountability | You 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.
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلطَّارِقُ
Wa maaa adraaka mat-taariq
And what can make you know what the night-comer is?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَمَآ | Wa maaa | and what |
| أَدْرَىٰكَ | Adraaka | can make you know |
| مَا | Maa | what |
| ٱلطَّارِقُ | At-taariq | the 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Watchfulness | You remember every soul is guarded and watched. |
| Awe of Allah’s Signs | You reflect on the piercing star and the sky. |
| Accountability | You 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.
ٱلنَّجْمُ ٱلثَّاقِبُ
An-najmuth-thaaqib
It is the piercing star.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ٱلنَّجْمُ | An-najm | the star |
| ٱلثَّاقِبُ | Ath-thaaqib | the 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Watchfulness | You remember every soul is guarded and watched. |
| Awe of Allah’s Signs | You reflect on the piercing star and the sky. |
| Accountability | You 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.
إِن كُلُّ نَفْسٍ لَّمَّا عَلَيْهَا حَافِظٌ
In kullu nafsil-lammaa ‘alaihaa haafiz
There is no soul except that over it is a guardian.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِن | In | not / there is no |
| كُلُّ | Kullu | every |
| نَفْسٍ | Nafsin | soul |
| لَّمَّا | Lammaa | except |
| عَلَيْهَا | ‘Alaihaa | over it |
| حَافِظٌ | Haafiz | a 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Watchfulness | You remember every soul is guarded and watched. |
| Awe of Allah’s Signs | You reflect on the piercing star and the sky. |
| Accountability | You 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.
فَلْيَنظُرِ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ مِمَّ خُلِقَ
Falyanzuril-insaanu mimma khuliq
So let the human being look at what he was created from.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَلْيَنظُرِ | Falyanzuri | so let look |
| ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ | Al-insaan | the human being |
| مِمَّ | Mimma | from what |
| خُلِقَ | Khuliq | he 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your weak origin. |
| Certainty in Resurrection | You know Allah can return you after death. |
| Fear of Exposure | You 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.
خُلِقَ مِن مَّآءٍ دَافِقٍ
Khuliqa mim-maaa’in daafiq
He was created from a gushing fluid.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| خُلِقَ | Khuliqa | he was created |
| مِن | Min | from |
| مَّآءٍ | Maaa’in | a fluid / water |
| دَافِقٍ | Daafiq | gushing / 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your weak origin. |
| Certainty in Resurrection | You know Allah can return you after death. |
| Fear of Exposure | You 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.
يَخْرُجُ مِنۢ بَيْنِ ٱلصُّلْبِ وَٱلتَّرَآئِبِ
Yakhruju mim-bainis-sulbi wat-taraaa’ib
Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يَخْرُجُ | Yakhruju | it emerges |
| مِنۢ | Min | from |
| بَيْنِ | Baini | between |
| ٱلصُّلْبِ | As-sulb | the backbone |
| وَٱلتَّرَآئِبِ | Wat-taraaa’ib | and 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your weak origin. |
| Certainty in Resurrection | You know Allah can return you after death. |
| Fear of Exposure | You 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.
إِنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ رَجْعِهِۦ لَقَادِرٌ
Innahoo ‘alaa raj‘ihee laqaadir
Indeed, He is able to return him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّهُۥ | Innahoo | indeed He |
| عَلَىٰ | ‘Alaa | over / to |
| رَجْعِهِۦ | Raj‘ihee | returning him |
| لَقَادِرٌ | Laqaadir | is 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your weak origin. |
| Certainty in Resurrection | You know Allah can return you after death. |
| Fear of Exposure | You 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.
يَوْمَ تُبْلَى ٱلسَّرَآئِرُ
Yawma tublas-saraaa’ir
The Day when secrets will be tested.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يَوْمَ | Yawma | the Day |
| تُبْلَى | Tublaa | will be tested / exposed |
| ٱلسَّرَآئِرُ | As-saraaa’ir | the 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your weak origin. |
| Certainty in Resurrection | You know Allah can return you after death. |
| Fear of Exposure | You 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.
فَمَا لَهُۥ مِن قُوَّةٍ وَلَا نَاصِرٍ
Famaa lahoo min quwwatinw-wa laa naasir
Then he will have no power and no helper.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَمَا | Famaa | then not |
| لَهُۥ | Lahoo | for him |
| مِن | Min | any |
| قُوَّةٍ | Quwwatin | power / strength |
| وَلَا | Wa laa | and no |
| نَاصِرٍ | Naasir | helper |
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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your weak origin. |
| Certainty in Resurrection | You know Allah can return you after death. |
| Fear of Exposure | You 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.
وَٱلسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ ٱلرَّجْعِ
Was-samaaa’i zaatir-raj‘
By the sky that returns.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَٱلسَّمَآءِ | Was-samaaa’i | by the sky |
| ذَاتِ | Zaati | possessing |
| ٱلرَّجْعِ | Ar-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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Qur’an | You treat Allah’s words as decisive truth. |
| Reflection | You see signs in rain returning and earth cracking open. |
| Seriousness | You 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.
وَٱلْأَرْضِ ذَاتِ ٱلصَّدْعِ
Wal-ardi zaatis-sad‘
And by the earth that cracks open.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَٱلْأَرْضِ | Wal-ard | and by the earth |
| ذَاتِ | Zaati | possessing |
| ٱلصَّدْعِ | As-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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Qur’an | You treat Allah’s words as decisive truth. |
| Reflection | You see signs in rain returning and earth cracking open. |
| Seriousness | You 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.
إِنَّهُۥ لَقَوْلٌ فَصْلٌ
Innahoo laqawlun fasl
Indeed, it is surely a decisive word.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّهُۥ | Innahoo | indeed it |
| لَقَوْلٌ | Laqawlun | is surely a word |
| فَصْلٌ | Fasl | decisive / 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Qur’an | You treat Allah’s words as decisive truth. |
| Reflection | You see signs in rain returning and earth cracking open. |
| Seriousness | You 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.
وَمَا هُوَ بِٱلْهَزْلِ
Wa maa huwa bil-hazl
And it is not amusement.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَمَا | Wa maa | and not |
| هُوَ | Huwa | it |
| بِٱلْهَزْلِ | Bil-hazl | amusement / 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Qur’an | You treat Allah’s words as decisive truth. |
| Reflection | You see signs in rain returning and earth cracking open. |
| Seriousness | You 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.
إِنَّهُمْ يَكِيدُونَ كَيْدًا
Innahum yakeedoona kaidaa
Indeed, they are planning a plan.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّهُمْ | Innahum | indeed they |
| يَكِيدُونَ | Yakeedoona | are planning |
| كَيْدًا | Kaidaa | a 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Trust in Allah’s Plan | You know Allah’s plan defeats every scheme. |
| Patience | You do not panic when falsehood seems active. |
| Confidence | You 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.
وَأَكِيدُ كَيْدًا
Wa akeedu kaidaa
And I am planning a plan.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَأَكِيدُ | Wa akeedu | and I plan |
| كَيْدًا | Kaidaa | a 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Trust in Allah’s Plan | You know Allah’s plan defeats every scheme. |
| Patience | You do not panic when falsehood seems active. |
| Confidence | You 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.
فَمَهِّلِ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ أَمْهِلْهُمْ رُوَيْدًۢا
Famahhilil-kaafireena amhilhum ruwaidaa
So give respite to the disbelievers; give them respite for a little.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَمَهِّلِ | Famahhili | so give respite |
| ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ | Al-kaafireen | to the disbelievers |
| أَمْهِلْهُمْ | Amhilhum | give them respite |
| رُوَيْدًۢا | Ruwaidaa | a 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 Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Trust in Allah’s Plan | You know Allah’s plan defeats every scheme. |
| Patience | You do not panic when falsehood seems active. |
| Confidence | You 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.
