The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
CONSIDER the heavens and that which comes in the night! 1 Do you know what al-tariq is? 2 (It is) the piercing star. 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 Let the human reflect of what he is created. 5 He was created from ejaculated water 6 Issuing from (the pelvis) between the backbone and the ribs. 7 Surely He (the Creator) has the power to bring him back (to life). 8 on the Day when consciences are examined, 9 So man will neither have any strength nor any aide. 10 By oath of the sky from which comes down the rain. 11 And [by] the earth which cracks open, 12 Most surely it is a decisive word, 13 and is not to be taken lightly. 14 Verily they are plotting a plot. 15 And I (too) will make a scheme. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17