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To make manifest the possibility of Resurrection, it refers to the first stage of man's life and his creation from a sperm drop and then it draws a conclusion that the Creator, who is able to create him from such a lowly life-germ, can give life again, to him. In the following part, it describes the Resurrection and the uniqueness it has.

Then, it offers some meaningful oaths to verify the importance of the Holy Qur'an; and finally, it finishes the Surah by mentioning Allah’s punishments for the unbelievers in order to give a warning to them.

The Virtue in Studying this Surah There is a tradition from the Prophet (S) for the virtue of this Surah which says: “For the person who studies this Surah, Allah will reward this action ten times the number of stars in the sky.” [^1] There is a narration from Imam Sadiq which says: "Anyone who recites Surah Tariq in his obligatory prayers will have a high rank with Allah in the Hereafter, and will be the prophets ' close friend and companion in Heaven.” [^2] Obviously, it is the content of the Surah and acting accordingly which deserves such great rewards; not its mere recitation without following by action.

"And what will explain to thee what the Night-visitant is?" 3. "(It is) the Star of piercing brightness,” 4. "There is not a soul but has a protector over it." 5. "So let man contemplate on from what he is created!" 6. "He is creased from a drop emitted." 7. "Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:" 8.