The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By heaven and the night-star! 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 (It is a nightly radiant star). 3 There is no human being but has a protector over him (or her) (i.e. angels incharge of each human being guarding him, writing his good and bad deeds, etc.) 4 So let man consider of what he was created; 5 He was created of a gushing fluid, 6 issuing between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 Surely, He is Able to bring him back, 8 The day all secrets are examined 9 So man will neither have any strength nor any aide. 10 By the sky with its returning rain, 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 the Quran is the final word, 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 They are planning 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