Al Tariq

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1 By the Sky and the Night - Visitant (therein); -

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1 Waalssamai waalttariqi

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2 And what will explain to thee what the Night - Visitant is? -

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2 Wama adraka ma alttariqu

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3 (It is) the Star of piercing brightness; -

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3 Alnnajmu alththaqibu

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4 There is no soul but has a protector over it.

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4 In kullu nafsin lamma AAalayha hafithun

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5 Now let man but think from what he is created!

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5 Falyanthuri alinsanu mimma khuliqa

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6 He is created from a drop emitted -

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6 Khuliqa min main dafiqin

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7 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:

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7 Yakhruju min bayni alssulbi waalttaraibi

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8 Surely (Allah) is able to bring him back (to life)!

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8 Innahu AAala rajAAihi laqadirun

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9 The Day that (all) things secret will be tested,

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9 Yawma tubla alssarairu

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10 (Man) will have no power, and no helper.

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10 Fama lahu min quwwatin wala nasirin

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11 By the Firmament which returns (in its round),

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11 Waalssamai thati alrrajAAi

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12 And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation), -

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12 Waalardi thati alssadAAi

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13 Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil):

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13 Innahu laqawlun faslun

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14 It is not a thing for amusement.

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14 Wama huwa bialhazli

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15 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme,

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15 Innahum yakeedoona kaydan

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16 And I am planning a scheme.

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16 Waakeedu kaydan

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17 Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile).

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17 Famahhili alkafireena amhilhum ruwaydan