By the sky and the knocker

And what can make you know what is the knocker?

It is the piercing star[1901]. [1901] Whose light pierces through the darkness.

There is no soul but that it has over it a protector.

So let man observe from what he was created.

He was created from a fluid, ejected,

Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs.

Indeed, He [i.e., Allāh], to return him [to life], is Able.

The Day when secrets will be put on trial,[1902] [1902] i.e., exposed, examined and judged.

Then he [i.e., man] will have no power or any helper.

By the sky which sends back[1903] [1903] Rain, heat, sound waves, etc.

And [by] the earth which splits,[1904] [1904] With plant growth or from geological rifts.

Indeed, it [i.e., the Qur’ān] is a decisive statement,

And it is not amusement.

Indeed, they are planning a plan,

But I am planning a plan.

So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile.[1905] [1905] i.e., Do not be in haste for revenge, for you will see what will become of them.