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