Surah At-Tariq
Surah 86 · The Nightcommer · 17 verses · meccan
The Night Comer — at-Tariq, the piercing star that arrives at night.
The story
Allah swears by the bright star that comes out at night, and then tells us something lovely: every single person has a guardian watching over them.
How it unfolds
AYAH 1-4
A guardian over every soul
The night star sworn by, and the protector appointed.
AYAH 5-10
Look at what you came from
The origin, and the ability to return — on a Day when secrets are tested.
AYAH 11-17
A decisive word
Rain and sprouting earth sworn by, and patience with the plotters.
Verses to carry
- 86:4"There is no soul but that it has over it a protector."
- 86:9"The Day when secrets will be put on trial."
- 86:17"So give respite to the disbelievers. Leave them awhile."
Remember this
You are never unwatched and never unprotected.
Talk about it
Look for the brightest star tonight. Allah swore by it in the Quran.