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English - Chapter 86 - At-Tariq

Translation by George Sale — Permalink

Verse 1 — Surah At-Tariq 86:1

By the heaven, and that which appeareth by night

Verse 2 — Surah At-Tariq 86:2

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

Verse 3 — Surah At-Tariq 86:3

It is the star of piercing brightness

Verse 4 — Surah At-Tariq 86:4

Every soul hath a guardian set over it

Verse 5 — Surah At-Tariq 86:5

Let a man consider, therefore, of what he is created

Verse 6 — Surah At-Tariq 86:6

He is created of seed poured forth

Verse 7 — Surah At-Tariq 86:7

issuing from the loins, and the breast-bones

Verse 8 — Surah At-Tariq 86:8

Verily God is able to restore him to life

Verse 9 — Surah At-Tariq 86:9

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

Verse 10 — Surah At-Tariq 86:10

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

Verse 11 — Surah At-Tariq 86:11

By the heaven which returneth the rain

Verse 12 — Surah At-Tariq 86:12

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

Verse 13 — Surah At-Tariq 86:13

Verily this is a discourse distinguishing good from evil

Verse 14 — Surah At-Tariq 86:14

and it is not composed with lightness

Verse 15 — Surah At-Tariq 86:15

Verily the infidels are laying a plot to frustrate my designs

Verse 16 — Surah At-Tariq 86:16

But I will lay a plot for their ruin

Verse 17 — Surah At-Tariq 86:17

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