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. In kullu nafsin lamma AAalayha hafithun
4. There is no soul but has a protector over it.
5. Falyanthuri al-insanu mimma khuliqa
5. Now let man but think from what he is created!
6. He is created from a drop emitted-
7. Yakhruju min bayni alssulbi waalttara-ibi
7. Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:
8. Innahu AAala rajAAihi laqadirun
8. Surely ((Allah)) is able to bring him back (to life)!
9. The Day that (all) things secret will be tested,
10. Fama lahu min quwwatin wala nasirin
10. (Man) will have no power, and no helper.
11. Waalssama-i thati alrrajAAi
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. Famahhili alkafireena amhilhum ruwaydan
17. Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile).