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 is the 86th chapter of the Qur'an. It has 17 verses revealed in Mecca, and its main themes are cosmology, theology, and eschatology.

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
Theology — 67%Cosmology — 33%
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
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Neutral
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
the heavens↔the earth220
creation↔divine creation192
the heavens↔the sky112
divine creation↔the earth64
creation↔the earth62
divine creation↔the heavens62
creation↔the heavens60
the sky↔the earth46
disbelief↔the earth34
rational consideration↔the earth18
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah At-Tariq?
Surah At-Tariq (الطارق) is the 86th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 17 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah At-Tariq?
The main themes of Surah At-Tariq are cosmology, theology, and eschatology.
Is Surah At-Tariq Meccan or Medinan?
Surah At-Tariq is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 17 verses.
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