Translation of the meaning of the Qur'an By Abdullah Yusuf Ali
 
86 ) Tariq
 
  1   By the Sky and the Night-Visitant ( therein )
  2   And what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is?
  3   ( It is ) the Star of piercing brightness
  4   There is no soul but has a protector over it.
  5   Now let man but think from what he is created!
  6   He is created from a drop emitted
  7   Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:
  8   Surely ( Allah ) is able to bring him back ( to life )!
  9   The Day that ( all ) things secret will be tested.
  10   ( Man ) will have no power and no helper.
  11   By the Firmament which returns ( in its round )
  12   And by the Earth which opens out ( for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation )
  13   Behold this is the Word that distinguishes ( Good from Evil ):
  14   It is not a thing for amusement.
  15   As for them they are but plotting a scheme.
  16   And I am planning a scheme.
  17   Therefore grant a delay to the unbelievers: Give respite to them gently ( for a while ).