Al Tariq

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

1 I swear by the heaven and the comer by night;

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

2 And what will make you know what the comer by night is?

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

3 The star of piercing brightness;

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

4 There is not a soul but over it is a keeper.

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

5 So let man consider of what he is created:

6 He is created from a drop emitted -

6 He is created of water pouring forth,

7 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:

7 Coming from between the back and the ribs.

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

8 Most surely He is able to return him (to life).

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

9 On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest,

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

10 He shall have neither strength nor helper.

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

11 I swear by the raingiving heavens,

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

12 And the earth splitting (with plants);

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

13 Most surely it is a decisive word,

14 It is not a thing for amusement.

14 And it is no joke.

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

15 Surely they will make a scheme,

16 And I am planning a scheme.

16 And I (too) will make a scheme.

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

17 So grant the unbelievers a respite: let them alone for a while.