The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 - Ah, what will tell thee what the Morning Star is! 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 So let man consider from what he is created. 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 Verily, (Allah) is Able to bring him back (to life)! 8 on the Day when all secrets will be laid bare, 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 this is indeed a Decisive Word, 13 not a flippant jest. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 and I too am devising a guile. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17