The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the sky, and by the nightly comer! 1 And what shall teach thee what is the night-star? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 [for] no human being has been left unguarded. 4 Let man consider what he was made of: 5 Created from a gushing fluid. 6 Emerging from between the backbone 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 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 By the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 And by oath of the earth which flourishes with it. 12 this (Qur'an) is surely a decisive Word, 13 and it is certainly not a jest. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 And I am planning a scheme. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17