Surah “The Morning Star, The Nightcomer”

as rendered by Linda “iLHam” Barto — 17 verses

Consider the sky and the night visitor.
What will explain to you what the night visitor is?
The star of piecing brightness!
There is no soul without a protector over it.
May humanity ponder from what he/she was created!
He/she was created from an ejected fluid.
[This fluidity began] from between the backbone and the ribs.
Surely He is able to resurrect him/her.
[Consider] the day when secrets will be made known.
Humanity will have no power and no helper.
Consider the sky and its cycle.
Consider the earth that cracks [with the sprouting of seeds].
Truly, this is the Word that distinguishes.
It is not a thing for fun.
Indeed, they are plotting a scheme.
I too am plotting a scheme.
Therefore, grant a delay to the unbelievers. Give a small respite to them.