The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heaven, and the night-visitor, 1 How will you comprehend what the night star is? 2 It is the star shining brightly. 3 [for] no human being has ever been left unguarded. 4 Let the human reflect of what he is created. 5 He is created from a gushing fluid 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 Surely (Allah) is able to bring him back (to life)! 8 on the Day when all secrets will be laid bare, 9 and [man] will have neither strength nor helper! 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 and the replenishing earth, 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 And it is not a frivolity. 14 Behold, they [who refuse to accept it] devise many a false argument [to disprove its truth]; 15 And I am planning a scheme. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17