(unto life)

S: Most surely He is able to return him (to life).

086.009
Y: The Day that (all) things secret will be tested,

P: On the day when hidden thoughts shall be searched out.

S: On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest,

086.010
Y: (Man) will have no power, and no helper.

P: Then will he have no might nor any helper.

S: He shall have neither strength nor helper.

086.011
Y: By the Firmament which returns (in its round),

P: By the heaven which giveth the returning rain,

S: I swear by the raingiving heavens,

086.012
Y: And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the
sprouting of vegetation),-

P: And the earth which splitteth (with the growth of trees and plants)

S: And the earth splitting (with plants);

086.013
Y: Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil):

P: Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word,

S: Most surely it is a decisive word,

086.014
Y: It is not a thing for amusement.

P: It is no pleasantry.

S: And it is no joke.

086.015
Y: As for them, they are but plotting a scheme,

P: Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad)

S: Surely they will make a scheme,

086.016
Y: And I am planning a scheme.

P: And I plot a plot (against them).

S: And I (too) will make a scheme.

086.017
Y: Therefore grant a delay to the unbelievers: Give respite to them
gently (for awhile).

P: So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for
a while.

S: So grant the unbelievers a respite: let them alone for a

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Chapter 87:

AL-ALA (THE MOST HIGH, GLORY TO YOUR LORD IN THE HIGHEST)
Total Verses: 19 Revealed At: MAKKA

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In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

087.001
Y: Glorify the name of thy Guardian-Lord Most High,

P: Praise the name of thy Lord the Most High,

S: Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High,

087.002
Y: Who hath created, and further, given order and proportion;

P: Who createth, then disposeth;

S: Who creates, then makes complete,

087.003
Y: Who hath ordained laws. And granted guidance;

P: Who measureth, then guideth;

S: And Who makes (things) according to a measure, then guides (them to
their goal),

087.004
Y: And Who bringeth out the (green and luscious) pasture,

P: