The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the heaven and the Morning Star 1 What could let you know what the nightly comer is! 2 The piercing star! 3 There is not a soul but over it is a keeper. 4 Let the human reflect of what he is created. 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 issuing between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 Surely He (the Creator) has the power to bring him back (to life). 8 On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest, 9 Then he shall have no power nor any helper. 10 By heaven of the returning rain, 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 this (Qur'an) is surely a decisive Word, 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 Surely they will make a scheme, 15 and so am I: 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17