The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By heaven and the night-star! 1 What could let you know what the nightly comer is! 2 The piercing star! 3 There is no human being but has a protector over him (or her) (i.e. angels incharge of each human being guarding him, writing his good and bad deeds, etc.) 4 So let man consider of what he is created: 5 He was created of a gushing fluid, 6 issuing from between the loins [of man] and the pelvic arch [of woman]. 7 Surely, He is Able to bring him back, 8 on the Day when consciences are examined, 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 It is no pleasantry. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 And I (too) am planning a plan. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17