An-Najm-9, Quran Recitation by Abu Bakr al Shatri

So he became at a distance of two bows’ length, or (even) closer.

Till he was two bows length off or yet nearer.

until he was within two bows’ length or even nearer,

So he was (so near that there was left only the distance between) the strings of two bows (put adjacent to each other) or even nearer (than that).

Until a space of two bow (arcs) or even less remained,

So the distance between the Spectacle and the beloved was only two arms’ length, or even less. (The Heavenly Journey of Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him – was with body and soul.)

So that he became (as it were) one chord to two bows or closer still.

two bows' length away, or nearer,

Until he was two bows distant or closer still.

And was at a distance of two bows' length or (even) nearer,

Then he drew near, drew nearer yet,

So he was the measure of two bows or closer still.

Till he was (distant) two bows´ length or even nearer,

until he was as close to him as the distance of two bows, or even less.

he was but two bows' length or even nearer,

And was at a distance of two bow lengths or nearer.

So the distance between the Spectacle and the beloved was only two arms’ length, or even less. (The Heavenly Journey of Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him – was with body and soul.)

He was within two bows’ length, or closer.

until he was two bow-lengths away or even closer

And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even) nearer;