:1. By the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein);-
:2. And what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is?-
:3. (It is) the Star of piercing brightness;-
:4. There is no soul but has a protector over it.
:5. Now let man but think from what he is created!
:6. He is created from a drop emitted-
:7. Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:
:8. Surely (Allah) is able to bring him back (to life)!
:9. The Day that (all) things secret will be tested,
:10. (Man) will have no power, and no helper.
:11. By the Firmament which returns (in its round),
:12. And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation),-
:13. Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil):
:14. It is not a thing for amusement.
:15. As for them, they are but plotting a scheme,
:16. And I am planning a scheme.
:17. Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile).
