Quran Chapters

Chapter 86 : At-Tariq – 17 Verses

In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.

86:1

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

86:2

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

86:3

(It is) the star of piercing brightness;
Piercing: (of eyes or a look) appearing to see through.

86:4

(Just as Allah Almighty is taking care of each star in the galaxies, similarly) over each soul there is an appointed guardian angel.

86:5

Now let man but think from what he is created!

86:6

He is created from a drop emitted
Meaning:-
Emitted: discharge, release,

86:7

Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs,

86:8

Surely He, the Creator, has the power to bring him back to life,

86:9

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

86:10

Then man will have no power or any helper.

86:11

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

86:12

and by the earth which is ever bursting with new growth;

86:13

surely this Qur’an is a decisive word,
Meaning:-
Decisive: producing a definite result.

86:14

and it is no joke.

86:15

These unbelievers of Makkah are plotting a scheme (against you O Muhammad).

86:16

And I (too) am planning a plan.

86:17

Therefore, leave the unbelievers alone. Leave them alone for a while.