Surah At-Tariq (The Nightcommer) 86

Revealed 36th in the Qur'an

Read the Full Text with References to the Torah and the Gospel

86:1
By the heaven and the Night Comer -

86:2
And what can make you know what the Night Comer is?

86:3
It is the piercing star -

86:4
There is no soul except that it has a guardian [angel] over it.

86:5
So let man observe what he was created from.

86:6
He was created from ejected water,

86:7
Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs.

86:8
Indeed, God is Able to return him [to life].

86:9
The Day when secrets will be put on trial,

86:10
Then man will have no power or any helper.

86:11
By the heaven which returns [rain]

86:12
And [by] the earth which cracks open,

86:13
Indeed, [the Qur'an] is a Word that separates [truth from falsehood],

86:14
And it is not amusement.

86:15
Indeed, they are planning a plan,

86:16
But I am planning a plan.

86:17
So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile.