1 . By the heaven and the Morning Star
2 . Ah , what will tell thee what the Morning Star is!
3 . The piercing Star!
4 . No human soul but hath a guardian over it .
5 . So let man consider from what he is created .
6 . He is created from a gushing fluid
7 . That issued from between the loins and ribs .
8 . Lo! He verily is Able to return him ( unto life )
9 . On the day when hidden thoughts shall be searched out .
10 . Then will he have no might nor any helper .
11 . By the heaven which giveth the returning rain ,
12 . And the earth which splitteth ( with the growth of and plants )
13 . Lo! this ( Quran ) is a conclusive word ,
14 . It is no pleasantry .
15 . Lo! they plot a plot ( against thee , O Muhammad )
16 . And I plot a plot ( against them ) .
17 . So give a respite to the disbelievers . Deal thou gently with them for a while .