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