The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
By the heaven, and the night-visitor, 1 And what shall teach thee what is the night-star? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 Let the human reflect of what he is created. 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 issuing from between the loins [of man] and the pelvic arch [of woman]. 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 The Day when secrets will be put on trial, 9 He shall have neither strength nor helper. 10 By the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 That this (Qur'an) is a decisive word 13 And it is not amusement. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 And I secretly plan. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal you gently with them for a while. 17