يَوْمَ تُبْلَى ٱلسَّرَآئِرُ 9
Translations
The Day when secrets will be put on trial,
Transliteration
Yawma tubla as-siraru
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah refers to the Day of Judgment when all hidden secrets and innermost thoughts will be revealed and tested. According to Ibn Kathir and Al-Qurtubi, "as-siraru" (secrets/hidden matters) encompasses all that people concealed in their hearts during their worldly life—their true intentions, hidden deeds, and secret beliefs. This serves as a powerful reminder that nothing remains hidden from Allah, and all will be exposed and judged on the Day of Resurrection.
Revelation Context
Surah At-Tariq is a Meccan surah focused on the themes of divine watchfulness and the certainty of the Day of Judgment. This particular ayah appears within the context of warnings about accountability, where Allah assures the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that He guards and observes all His creation, just as a guardian star watches over the night sky.
Related Hadiths
The hadith in Sahih Muslim (2884) where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The best of you are those who have the best character, and the worst of you are those who spread gossip between friends to separate them." This relates to the exposure of hidden intentions and secrets. Additionally, Surah At-Tariq 86:9 is thematically connected to Hadith Qudsi where Allah states He knows what the soul whispers.
Themes
Key Lesson
Believers should cultivate sincerity (ikhlas) in their actions and intentions, knowing that Allah sees all that is hidden and that true piety lies in maintaining righteous conduct and pure intentions even when unseen by others. This ayah encourages mindfulness of Allah's constant awareness as a means to strengthen moral and spiritual integrity.