The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
I swear by the heaven and the comer by night; 1 And what will make you know what the comer by night is? 2 The star of piercing brightness; 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 he was created of gushing water 6 emanating from between the loins 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 when he will be helpless, with no supporter. 10 By the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 and by the earth bursting with vegetation; 12 Indeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement, 13 it is no merriment. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 And I am plotting a plot. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17