The Comet (Al-Taareq)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
CONSIDER the heavens and that which comes in the night! 1 And what shall teach thee what is the night-star? 2 The very brightly shining star! 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 LET MAN, then, observe out of what he has been created: 5 He is created from a water gushing forth. 6 Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs. 7 Now, verily, He [who thus creates man in the first instance] is well able to bring him back [to life] 8 A day when the secrets will be examined. 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the heaven with its recurring cycle of rain, 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word, 13 and is no idle tale. 14 Behold, they [who refuse to accept it] devise many a false argument [to disprove its truth]; 15 And I am plotting a plot. 16 Therefore give them some respite – give them some time. 17