At-Tariq 86:1
The Nightcommer · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 591
The Sky and the Night-Comer
وَٱلسَّمَآءِ وَٱلطَّارِقِ ١
By the heaven and the Morning Star.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
By the sky and the night-comer.
Insight
Elmalılı says “sama’” is used for the known sky and also for every height, physical or spiritual. “At-tariq” means one who comes by night, who knocks at the door.
Reflect
Tonight, look at a star shining in the sky.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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