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    English - Chapter 86

    Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali

    Verse 1

    By the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein)

    Verse 2

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

    Verse 3

    (It is) the Star of piercing brightness

    Verse 4

    There is no soul but has a protector over it

    Verse 5

    Now let man but think from what he is created

    Verse 6

    He is created from a drop emitted

    Verse 7

    Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs

    Verse 8

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

    Verse 9

    The Day that (all) things secret will be tested

    Verse 10

    (Man) will have no power, and no helper

    Verse 11

    By the Firmament which returns (in its round)

    Verse 12

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

    Verse 13

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

    Verse 14

    It is not a thing for amusement

    Verse 15

    As for them, they are but plotting a scheme

    Verse 16

    And I am planning a scheme

    Verse 17

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