So let man see from what he is created!

He is created from a water gushing forth.

Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs,

Verily, (Allah) is Able to bring him back (to life)!

The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth).

Then will (man) have no power, nor any helper.

By the sky (having rain clouds) which gives rain, again and again.

And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants),

Verily! This (the Quran) is the Word that separates (the truth from falsehood, and commands strict legal laws for mankind to cut the roots of evil).

And it is not a thing for amusement.

Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)).

And I (too) am planning a plan.

So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal you gently with them for a while.

Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High,

Who has created (everything), and then proportioned it;

And Who has measured (preordainments for each and everything even to be blessed or wretched); then guided (i.e. showed mankind the right as well as wrong paths, and guided the animals to pasture);

And Who brings out the pasturage,

And then makes it dark stubble.

We shall make you to recite (the Quran), so you (O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) shall not forget (it),

Except what Allah, may will, He knows what is apparent and what is hidden.