The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the sky, and by the nightly comer! 1 And what shall make thee know that which the night-comer is? 2 - The piercing Star! 3 There is no soul but that it has over it a protector. 4 So let man look - from what is he created. 5 He is created of water pouring forth, 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 Surely He is able to bring him back 8 on the Day when all secrets will be laid bare, 9 and [man] will have neither strength nor helper! 10 So I call to witness the rain-producing sky, 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 this (Qur'an) is surely a decisive Word, 13 It is not a thing for amusement. 14 They are devising guile, 15 And I (too) am planning a plan. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17