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| 1. * | By the heaven, and that which appeareth by night: |
| 2. * | But what shall cause thee to understand what that which appeareth by night is? |
| 3. * | It is the star of piercing brightness: |
| 4. * | Every soul hath a guardian set over it. |
| 5. * | Let a man consider, therefore, of what he is created. |
| 6. * | He is created of seed poured forth, |
| 7. * | issuing from the loins, and the breast-bones. |
| 8. * | Verily God is able to restore him to life, |
| 9. * | the day whereon all secret thoughts and actions shall be examined into; |
| 10. * | and he shall have no power to defend himself, nor any protector. |
| 11. * | By the heaven which returneth the rain; |
| 12. * | and by the earth which openeth to let forth vegetables and springs: |
| 13. * | Verily this is a discourse distinguishing good from evil; |
| 14. * | and it is not composed with lightness. |
| 15. * | Verily the infidels are laying a plot to frustrate my designs: |
| 16. * | But I will lay a plot for their ruin. |
| 17. * | Wherefore, O prophet, bear with the unbelievers: Let them alone a while. |