The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
I swear by the heaven and the comer by night; 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 (It is a nightly radiant star). 3 No human soul but hath a guardian over it. 4 Let man consider what he was made of: 5 He is created from a water dripping, 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 God has all power to resurrect him. 8 on the Day when all secrets will be laid bare, 9 and he shall have no strength, no helper. 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 Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil): 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 And I am planning a scheme. 16 Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile). 17