The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heavens and that which comes in the night -- 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 There is not a soul that does not have a guardian over it. 4 So let man consider from what he is created. 5 He was created from ejaculated water 6 issuing between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 Surely He (the Creator) has the power to bring him back (to life). 8 The day all secrets are examined 9 and [man] will have neither strength nor helper! 10 By the heaven with its recurring cycle of rain, 11 And by the earth which splitteth, 12 BEHOLD, this [divine writ] is indeed a word that distinguishes between truth and falsehood, 13 and is not to be taken lightly. 14 Surely they will make a scheme, 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17