86. At-Tariq (The Nightcomer)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

86:1	I swear by the heaven and the comer by night;
86:2	And what will make you know what the comer by night is?
86:3	The star of piercing brightness;
86:4	There is not a soul but over it is a keeper.
86:5	So let man consider of what he is created:
86:6	He is created of water pouring forth,
86:7	Coming from between the back and the ribs.
86:8	Most surely He is able to return him (to life).
86:9	On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest,
86:10	He shall have neither strength nor helper.
86:11	I swear by the rain-giving heavens,
86:12	And the earth splitting (with plants);
86:13	Most surely it is a decisive word,
86:14	And it is no joke.
86:15	Surely they will make a scheme,
86:16	And I (too) will make a scheme.
86:17	So grant the unbelievers a respite: let them alone for a                                                      < Back       Chapters       Forward >