Surah 86
الطارق
At-Tariq
The Nightcommer
Surah 86 · Meccan · 17 Ayahs
Surah At-Tariq (The Nightcommer) is chapter 86 of the Quran. It has 17 ayahs, was revealed in Mecca, and begins in juz 30.
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Which was revealed in Makkah The Virtues of Surat At-Tariq An-Nasa'i recorded that Jabir said, "Mu`adh lead the Maghrib prayer and he recited Al-Baqarah and An-Nisa'.
Classical references: Ibn Kathir (Abridged).
Source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (86:1).
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10.
This is a short orientation note and does not replace full tafsir.
By the sky and the night comer
And what can make you know what is the night comer?
It is the piercing star1
There is no soul but that it has over it a protector.
So let man observe from what he was created.
He was created from a fluid, ejected,
Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs.
Indeed, He [i.e., Allāh], to return him [to life], is Able.
The Day when secrets will be put on trial,1
Then he [i.e., man] will have no power or any helper.
By the sky which sends back1
And [by] the earth which splits,1
Indeed, it [i.e., the Qur’ān] is a decisive statement,
And it is not amusement.
Indeed, they are planning a plan,
But I am planning a plan.
So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile.1