Rhythmic Chunk 1 (Ayahs 1-10):

Translation:

• In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

• He frowned and turned away

• because there came to him the blind man [interrupting].

• But what would make you perceive, [O Muhammad], that perhaps he might be purified

• or be reminded and the remembrance would benefit him?

• As for he who thinks himself without need,

• to him you give attention.

• And not upon you [is any blame] if he will not be purified.

• But as for he who came to you striving [for knowledge]

• while he fears [Allah],

Rhythmic Chunk 2 (Ayahs 11-20):

Translation: 11. while you are distracted and not paying attention to him.

• But the reminder will benefit him who fears.

• He who will be reminded [benefits].

• In honored sheets,

• exalted and purified,

• [carried] by the hands of messenger-angels,

• noble and dutiful.

• Cursed is man; how disbelieving is he.

• From what substance did He create him?

• From a sperm-drop He created him and destined for him;

Rhythmic Chunk 3 (Ayahs 21-30):

Translation: 21. Then He eased the way for him;

• He then causes his death and provides a grave for him.

• Then, when He wills, He will resurrect him.

• No! Man has not yet accomplished what He commanded him.

• Then let mankind look at his food -

• How We poured down water in torrents,

• then We split the earth in clefts,

• and caused to grow within it grain,

• and grapes and herbage,

• and olives, and date palms,