The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By the sky, and by the nightly comer! 1 And what shall make thee know that which the night-comer is? 2 The star of piercing brightness; 3 [for] no human being has been left unguarded. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 On the day when hidden thoughts shall be searched out. 9 and he shall have no strength, no helper. 10 By the sky which returns [rain] 11 by the earth cracking open with new growth. 12 Indeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement, 13 And no trifle. 14 Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)). 15 but I shall bring all their scheming to nought. 16 Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile). 17