The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By the heavens and that which comes in the night -- 1 What could let you know what the nightly comer is! 2 The piercing star! 3 [for] no human being has been left unguarded. 4 So let man look - from what is he created. 5 He was created from ejaculated water 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 8 The Day when secrets will be put on trial, 9 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 By the rotating heavens 11 And the earth which opens up (with verdure), 12 Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word, 13 And no trifle. 14 Behold, they [who refuse to accept it] devise many a false argument [to disprove its truth]; 15 But I too am devising a plan. 16 Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile). 17