The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 How will you comprehend what the night star is? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 There is no soul but that it has over it a protector. 4 Let the human reflect of what he is created. 5 He was created of spurting water 6 Coming from between the back and the ribs. 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 8 The Day that (all) things secret will be tested, 9 Then will he have no might nor any helper. 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 And the earth which splitteth (with the growth of trees and plants) 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 and is not to be taken lightly. 14 They (disbelievers) plot every evil plan, 15 And I plot a plot (against them). 16 Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile). 17