THE MORNING STAR THE NIGHTCOMER Holy Quran God Speak

In the name of God,

Most Gracious, Most Merciful

86:1 By the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein);-

86:2 And what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is?-

86:3 (It is) the Star of piercing brightness;-

86:4 There is no soul but has a protector over it.

86:5 Now let man but think from what he is created!

86:6 He is created from a drop emitted-

86:7 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs:

86:8 Surely (God) is able to bring him back (to life)!

86:9 The Day that (all) things secret will be tested,

86:10 (Man) will have no power, and no helper.

86:11 By the Firmament which returns (in its round),

86:12 And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation),-

86:13 Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil):

86:14 It is not a thing for amusement.

86:15 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme,

86:16 And I am planning a scheme.

86:17 Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile).

The Holy Quran

Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali