Translation of the Holy Koran by Shakir

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Sura 86 Aya 1 to 17
	1		[ 86: 1 ] I swear by the heaven and the comer by night;
	2		[ 86: 2 ] And what will make you know what the comer by night is?
	3		[ 86: 3 ] The star of piercing brightness;
	4		[ 86: 4 ] There is not a soul but over it is a keeper.
	5		[ 86: 5 ] So let man consider of what he is created:
	6		[ 86: 6 ] He is created of water pouring forth,
	7		[ 86: 7 ] Coming from between the back and the ribs.
	8		[ 86: 8 ] Most surely He is able to return him ( to life ).
	9		[ 86: 9 ] On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest,
	10		[ 86: 10 ] He shall have neither strength nor helper.
	11		[ 86: 11 ] I swear by the raingiving heavens,
	12		[ 86: 12 ] And the earth splitting ( with plants );
	13		[ 86: 13 ] Most surely it is a decisive word,
	14		[ 86: 14 ] And it is no joke.
	15		[ 86: 15 ] Surely they will make a scheme,
	16		[ 86: 16 ] And I ( too ) will make a scheme.
	17		[ 86: 17 ] So grant the unbelievers a respite: let them alone for a