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About Surah At-Tariq (الطارق)
- Meaning
- The Nightcomer
- Revelation
- Makki
- Verses
- 17
- Chapter
- 86 of 114
At-Tariq swears by the piercing star and states that over every soul there is a guardian. It asks the human being to consider what he was created from, and argues that the One who created him the first time can certainly return him to life.
Main themes of Surah At-Tariq
- The guardian over every soul
- Human origins
- Power to resurrect
- The decisive word
- Respite
How to read Surah At-Tariq on Muslim Guide
The full Arabic text of Surah At-Tariq is shown above in the Uthmani script, with English and Urdu translation under each ayah. Use the audio player to listen while you read, tap any verse to bookmark or copy it, and switch the translation or reciter from the controls at the top. Everything on this page is free and needs no account.
Surah At-Tariq — Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Surah At-Tariq mean?
- The name At-Tariq (الطارق) means "The Nightcomer". It is chapter 86 of the Quran and contains 17 verses.
- Is Surah At-Tariq Makki or Madani?
- Surah At-Tariq is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
- How many verses are in Surah At-Tariq?
- Surah At-Tariq has 17 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
- What is Surah At-Tariq about?
- At-Tariq swears by the piercing star and states that over every soul there is a guardian. It asks the human being to consider what he was created from, and argues that the One who created him the first time can certainly return him to life.
- Can I listen to Surah At-Tariq online?
- Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah At-Tariq recited by Mishary Rashid Alafasy and other reciters. You can play the full surah or repeat a single ayah while you follow the Arabic text.