The Comet (Al-Taareq)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the heaven, and the night-visitor, 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the piercing star - 3 Over every soul there is a watcher. 4 Let the human reflect of what he is created. 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 8 On the day when all secrets will be made public, 9 he will have no power, nor anyone to help him. 10 By oath of the sky from which comes down the rain. 11 And the earth which opens up (with verdure), 12 Verily, it is a discourse distinguishing. 13 And it is not amusement. 14 Behold, they [who refuse to accept it] devise many a false argument [to disprove its truth]; 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 Therefore give them some respite – give them some time. 17