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shakir
 
1.  *     I swear by the heaven and the comer by night;
 
2.  *     And what will make you know what the comer by night is?
 
3.  *     The star of piercing brightness;
 
4.  *     There is not a soul but over it is a keeper.
 
5.  *     So let man consider of what he is created:
 
6.  *     He is created of water pouring forth,
 
7.  *     Coming from between the back and the ribs.
 
8.  *     Most surely He is able to return him (to life).
 
9.  *     On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest,
 
10.  *     He shall have neither strength nor helper.
 
11.  *     I swear by the raingiving heavens,
 
12.  *     And the earth splitting (with plants);
 
13.  *     Most surely it is a decisive word,
 
14.  *     And it is no joke.
 
15.  *     Surely they will make a scheme,
 
16.  *     And I (too) will make a scheme.
 
17.  *     So grant the unbelievers a respite: let them alone for a