Surah At-Tariq Overview — The Morning Star (Chapter 86)

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الطارق At-Tariq The Morning Star
Meccan◉ Juz 3017 verses12 Concepts
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About This Surah

Surah At-Tariq (الطارق) is the 86th chapter of the Qur'an, with 17 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are cosmology, theology, and spirituality. It prominently features al-Yasa.

Topical Breakdown

Verses 1–179
  • 1, 2, 3, 11Celestial collapse
  • 4Guardian recording angels
  • 5, 6, 7Creation from fluid
  • 8Resurrection of souls
  • 9, 10Individual accountability
  • 12The Sun and cosmic signs
  • 13, 14The Quran as a Universal Reminder
  • 15Divine Will and Human Will
  • 16, 17Fate of tyrants

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◉ Juz 30Makkan17 Verses
Thematic Domains
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Key Concepts
Theology — 100%
Verse Tone Progression
Narrative (verses 1–2)NarrativeWarning (verses 3–3)Command (verses 4–5)CommandPraise (verses 6–6)Narrative (verses 7–7)Consolation (verses 8–8)Narrative (verses 9–9)Neutral (verses 10–10)Promise (verses 11–11)Praise (verses 12–12)Warning (verses 13–13)Narrative (verses 14–14)Command (verses 15–16)CommandConsolation (verses 17–17)03691215
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Narrative
Promise
Warning
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Concept Frequency Cloud
creation2vdivine creation2vreturning to Allah2vthe heavens2vthe sky2vcreated from water1vdisbelief1vdivine decree1vdivine power1vexit from hellfire by mercy1vfamily1vrational consideration1v
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
creation↔divine creation195
the heavens↔the sky115
divine creation↔the heavens62
creation↔the heavens60
the heavens↔divine decree26
creation↔divine decree16
disbelief↔exit from hellfire by mercy16
divine creation↔divine decree15
divine creation↔disbelief14
the heavens↔disbelief14
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Qadr · 97:2
O Prophet! Do you know what goodness and blessings lie in this night?
∿ similarity: 0.74
Al-Balad · 90:12
O Messenger! Do you know what the valley is that he has to cross, in order to enter Paradise?
∿ similarity: 0.73
Al-Muddaththir · 74:27
What will tell you, O Muhammad, what Saqar is?!
∿ similarity: 0.71
Al-Infitar · 82:17
O Messenger! What will tell you what the day of justice is?
∿ similarity: 0.70
Al-Waqi'ah · 56:77
O people! Indeed, the Qur’ān that is recited to you is a noble Qur’ān, because of the great benefits that it contains.
∿ similarity: 0.70
Nuh · 71:11
“Because if you do that, Allah will send down frequent rainfall for you, whenever you need it, so you will never face a drought.”
∿ similarity: 0.67
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah At-Tariq?
Surah At-Tariq (الطارق) is the 86th chapter of the Qur'an. It has 17 verses and was revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah At-Tariq?
The main themes of Surah At-Tariq are cosmology, theology, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah At-Tariq?
Surah At-Tariq prominently features al-Yasa.
Is Surah At-Tariq Meccan or Medinan?
Surah At-Tariq is Meccan. It was revealed in Mecca and has 17 verses.
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