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