The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heavens and that which comes in the night -- 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 It is the piercing star. 3 No soul is there but hath over it a watcher. 4 So let man consider of what he is created: 5 he was created of gushing water 6 Issuing from (the pelvis) between the backbone and the ribs. 7 Most surely He is able to return him (to life). 8 upon the day when the secrets are tried, 9 He shall have neither strength nor helper. 10 So I call to witness the rain-producing sky, 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 Verily, it is a discourse distinguishing. 13 And it is no joke. 14 They are cunningly devising, 15 And I (too) will make a scheme. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17