86. At-Taariq سُورَةُ الطَّارِقِ
Yusuf AliBy the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein)
Saheeh InternationalBy the sky and the night comer
Yusuf AliAnd what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is
Saheeh InternationalAnd what can make you know what is the night comer
Yusuf Ali(It is) the Star of piercing brightness
Saheeh InternationalIt is the piercing star
Yusuf AliThere is no soul but has a protector over it
Saheeh InternationalThere is no soul but that it has over it a protector
Yusuf AliNow let man but think from what he is created
Saheeh InternationalSo let man observe from what he was created
Yusuf AliHe is created from a drop emitted
Saheeh InternationalHe was created from a fluid, ejected
Yusuf AliProceeding from between the backbone and the ribs
Saheeh InternationalEmerging from between the backbone and the ribs
Yusuf AliSurely (God) is able to bring him back (to life)
Saheeh InternationalIndeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able
Yusuf AliThe Day that (all) things secret will be tested
Saheeh InternationalThe Day when secrets will be put on trial
Yusuf Ali(Man) will have no power, and no helper
Saheeh InternationalThen man will have no power or any helper
Yusuf AliBy the Firmament which returns (in its round)
Saheeh InternationalBy the sky which returns [rain]
Yusuf AliAnd by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation)
Saheeh InternationalAnd [by] the earth which cracks open
Yusuf AliBehold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil)
Saheeh InternationalIndeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement
Yusuf AliIt is not a thing for amusement
Saheeh InternationalAnd it is not amusement
Yusuf AliAs for them, they are but plotting a scheme
Saheeh InternationalIndeed, they are planning a plan
Yusuf AliAnd I am planning a scheme
Saheeh InternationalBut I am planning a plan
Yusuf AliTherefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile)
Saheeh InternationalSo allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile