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English - Chapter 86 - At-Tariq

Translation by Muhammad Taqi Ud Din Al Hilali And Muhammad Muhsin Khan — Permalink

Verse 1 — Surah At-Tariq 86:1

By the heaven, and At-Tariq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright star)

Verse 2 — Surah At-Tariq 86:2

And what will make you to know what At-Tariq (night-comer) is

Verse 3 — Surah At-Tariq 86:3

(It is) the star of piercing brightness

Verse 4 — Surah At-Tariq 86:4

There is no human being but has a protector over him (or her) (i.e. angels incharge of each human being guarding him, writing his good and bad deeds, etc)

Verse 5 — Surah At-Tariq 86:5

So let man see from what he is created

Verse 6 — Surah At-Tariq 86:6

He is created from a water gushing forth

Verse 7 — Surah At-Tariq 86:7

Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs

Verse 8 — Surah At-Tariq 86:8

Verily, (Allah) is Able to bring him back (to life)

Verse 9 — Surah At-Tariq 86:9

The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth)

Verse 10 — Surah At-Tariq 86:10

Then will (man) have no power, nor any helper

Verse 11 — Surah At-Tariq 86:11

By the sky (having rain clouds) which gives rain, again and again

Verse 12 — Surah At-Tariq 86:12

And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants)

Verse 13 — Surah At-Tariq 86:13

Verily! This (the Quran) is the Word that separates (the truth from falsehood, and commands strict legal laws for mankind to cut the roots of evil)

Verse 14 — Surah At-Tariq 86:14

And it is not a thing for amusement

Verse 15 — Surah At-Tariq 86:15

Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)

Verse 16 — Surah At-Tariq 86:16

And I (too) am planning a plan

Verse 17 — Surah At-Tariq 86:17

So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal you gently with them for a while