English - Chapter 86 - At-Tariq

By the heaven, and that which appeareth by night

But what shall cause thee to understand what that which appeareth by night is

It is the star of piercing brightness

Every soul hath a guardian set over it

He is created of seed poured forth

issuing from the loins, and the breast-bones

Verily God is able to restore him to life

the day whereon all secret thoughts and actions shall be examined into

and he shall have no power to defend himself, nor any protector

By the heaven which returneth the rain

and by the earth which openeth to let forth vegetables and springs

Verily this is a discourse distinguishing good from evil

and it is not composed with lightness

Verily the infidels are laying a plot to frustrate my designs

But I will lay a plot for their ruin

Wherefore, O prophet, bear with the unbelievers: Let them alone a while