The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 And what shall teach thee what is the night-star? 2 It is the star that pierces through [life's] darkness: 3 There is no soul but that it has over it a protector. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 He is created of water pouring forth, 6 That is issued from between the backs and the ribs. 7 Surely He is able to bring him back 8 On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest, 9 Then will he have no might nor any helper. 10 By heaven of the returning rain, 11 And the earth which opens up, 12 Indeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement, 13 And no trifle. 14 They (disbelievers) plot every evil plan, 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 Let, then, the deniers of the truth have their will: let them have their will for a little while. 17