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