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By the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein) -- |
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And what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is? -- |
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(It is) the Star of piercing brightness -- |
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There is no soul but has a protector over it. |
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Now let man but think from what he is created! |
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He is created from a drop emitted -- |
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Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: |
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Surely (Allah) is able to bring him back (to life)! |
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The Day that (all) things secret will be tested. |
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(Man) will have no power, and no helper. |
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By the Firmament which returns (in its round) -- |
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And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation) -- |
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Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil): |
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It is not a thing for amusement. |
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As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, |
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And I am planning a scheme, |
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Therefore grant a delay to the unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for a while). ********* |