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| 1. * | By the heaven, and At-Tariq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright star); |
| 2. * | And what will make you to know what At-Tariq (night-comer) is? |
| 3. * | (It is) the star of piercing brightness; |
| 4. * | There is no human being but has a protector over him (or her) (i.e. angels incharge of each human being guarding him, writing his good and bad deeds, etc.) |
| 5. * | So let man see from what he is created! |
| 6. * | He is created from a water gushing forth |
| 7. * | Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, |
| 8. * | Verily, (Allah) is Able to bring him back (to life)! |
| 9. * | The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). |
| 10. * | Then will (man) have no power, nor any helper. |
| 11. * | By the sky (having rain clouds) which gives rain, again and again. |
| 12. * | And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants), |
| 13. * | Verily! This (the Quran) is the Word that separates (the truth from falsehood, and commands strict legal laws for mankind to cut the roots of evil). |
| 14. * | And it is not a thing for amusement. |
| 15. * | Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)). |
| 16. * | And I (too) am planning a plan. |
| 17. * | So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal you gently with them for a while. |