The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
CONSIDER the heavens and that which comes in the night! 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 It is the star shining brightly. 3 There is not a soul that does not have a guardian over it. 4 So let man look - from what is he created. 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 Indeed Allah is Able to return him. 8 On the Day when secrets are disclosed, 9 Then he shall have no power nor any helper. 10 By the heaven with its recurring cycle of rain, 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 BEHOLD, this [divine writ] is indeed a word that distinguishes between truth and falsehood, 13 and is not to be taken lightly. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 And I (too) am planning a plan. 16 So respite thou the infidels - respite them gently, 17