The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the heavens and that which comes in the night -- 1 And what will make you know what the comer by night is? 2 - The piercing Star! 3 For every soul there is a watcher. 4 Let man consider what he was made of: 5 he was created of gushing water 6 emanating from between the loins and the ribs. 7 Surely, He is Able to bring him back, 8 On the day when hidden thoughts shall be searched out. 9 he will have no power, nor anyone to help him. 10 By the heaven which giveth the returning rain, 11 And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation),- 12 Indeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement, 13 and is not to be taken lightly. 14 They are hatching up a plot, 15 And I am plotting a plot. 16 So bear with unbelievers with patience, and give them respite for a while. 17