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Sūra 86: Ṭāriq, or The Night-Visitant

Section 1 (1-17)

1. Waalssama-i waalttariqi

1. By the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein);-


2. Wama adraka ma alttariqu

2. And what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is?-


3. Alnnajmu alththaqibu

3. (It is) the Star of piercing brightness;-


4. In kullu nafsin lamma AAalayha hafithun

4. There is no soul but has a protector over it.


5. Falyanthuri al-insanu mimma khuliqa

5. Now let man but think from what he is created!


6. Khuliqa min ma-in dafiqin

6. He is created from a drop emitted-


7. Yakhruju min bayni alssulbi waalttara-ibi

7. Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:


8. Innahu AAala rajAAihi laqadirun

8. Surely ((Allah)) is able to bring him back (to life)!


9. Yawma tubla alssara-iru

9. The Day that (all) things secret will be tested,


10. Fama lahu min quwwatin wala nasirin

10. (Man) will have no power, and no helper.


11. Waalssama-i thati alrrajAAi

11. By the Firmament which returns (in its round),


12. Waal-ardi thati alssadAAi

12. And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation),-


13. Innahu laqawlun faslun

13. Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil):


14. Wama huwa bialhazli

14. It is not a thing for amusement.


15. Innahum yakeedoona kaydan

15. As for them, they are but plotting a scheme,


16. Waakeedu kaydan

16. And I am planning a scheme.


17. Famahhili alkafireena amhilhum ruwaydan

17. Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile).


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