☪️ Quran: Chapter 86 The Knocking-Pulser – Al Tariq سورة الطارق

Revelation place: Mecca

Revelation order: 36

Number of verses: 17

Theme: Allah’s intimate knowledge of every soul, the certainty of resurrection, and the ultimate triumph of truth.

Subjects: Theology · Resurrection · Reflection · Warning · Divine Power

Summary:

Surah At-Tāriq is a Meccan surah that begins with a cosmic oath:

“By the sky and the nightcomer and what can make you know what is the nightcomer? It is the piercing star.” (86:1–3)

The “nightcomer” (at-tāriq) is understood as a bright star that pierces the night sky, a symbol of clarity piercing through darkness  just as truth pierces falsehood and the light of revelation pierces ignorance.

Note: Science discovered a knocking sound pulsating stars in space, that when it dies it turns into a black hole)

The surah immediately connects this image to human accountability:

“There is no soul but that it has over it a protector.” (86:4)

This refers to angels who guard and record every person’s actions, ensuring that nothing is hidden from Allah.

Then comes a reminder of human origin:

“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, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able.” (86:5–8)

This humble beginning is a proof of Allah’s power  the One who created humanity from a simple fluid can surely resurrect them for judgment.

The surah then paints a powerful image of the Day of Resurrection:

“On the Day when secrets will be put on trial, then man will have no power and no helper.” (86:9–10)

All inner thoughts, concealed intentions, and private deeds will be laid bare. No one will be able to hide, and no ally will be able to intercede without Allah’s permission.

The tone then shifts to affirm the strength of revelation:

“Indeed, the Qur’an is a decisive statement, and it is not amusement.” (86:13–14)

It is not poetry, myth, or entertainment it is the ultimate truth that separates right from wrong.

“Indeed, they are planning a plan, but I am planning a plan. So allow time for the disbelievers; leave them awhile.” (86:15–17)

This final passage shows that despite the plots of disbelievers, Allah’s plan is supreme. The Prophet is reassured to be patient  the truth will prevail.

Key Embedded Themes:

• Cosmic Signs: The night star symbolizes divine power and clarity.

• Human Origin: A reminder of humility and Allah’s ability to resurrect.

• Complete Exposure: All secrets will be revealed on Judgment Day.

• Power of the Qur’an: A decisive, serious revelation.

• Divine Plan: Allah’s will overpowers all human schemes.

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Essence:At-Tāriq is a surah of power, humility, and certainty. It reminds us of Allah’s absolute knowledge of every soul, the certainty of resurrection, and the inevitability of divine justice. The night star is a symbol that truth shines through darkness  just as Allah’s decree triumphs over falsehood.

I seek refuge with Allah from Satan, the condemned.

With the name of Allah, the Gracious the Merciful.

1-     By the sky, and the knocking-pulser. (God gives a swearing type of example)

2-     And what do you realize, what is the knocking-pulser?

3-     It’s the piercing star. (hole and light piercing. Note: Science discovered a knocking

sound pulsating stars in space, that when it dies it turns into a black hole)

4-     There is no self, but that it has over it a custodian. (At all times an Angel records its actions, and preserves the self)

5-     So let the human observe, from what he was created.

6-     He was created from a gushing fluid

7-     Emerging, from between the solid (backbone) and the ribs. ( Referring to giving birth to a human, that is an implied pronoun (he the human) from verse 5 above, or referring to the goosing fluid from the Somatic Innervation, or the seminal vesicle at the location between the backbone and ribs)

8-     Indeed, Allah to return him, is Able.

9-     The Day when secrets will be revealed. (Tested on Judgement day, and revealed what is hidden in the hearts)

10-  Then, humans will have no power or any helper.

11-   By the sky which returns (In the rain)

12-  And the earth which cracks, (And shakes)

13-  Indeed,  it is a decisive saying

14-  And it is not for jesting

15-   Indeed, they are plotting a plot,

16-   And I plot a plot

17-   So, respite the unbelievers, respite them for awhile.

Disclaimer:

The Holy Quran can only be read in its original Arabic language. No translation or interpretation of the Holy Quran can be used as a replacement for the Arabic Holy Quran. I am not a scholar nor do I have any Islamic diplomas. I have tried to provide a Quran translation and contemplations that is faithful to the Quranic Arabic language using an empirical approach that is based on my readings of selected scholars’ interpretations, my personal experiences and understanding of The Holy Quran as a Muslim native Arabic speaker.