The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By oath of the heaven, and by oath of the nightly arriver. 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 It is the star shining brightly. 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 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 Coming from between the back and the ribs. 7 Indeed Allah is Able to return him. 8 A day when the secrets will be examined. 9 and he shall have no strength, no helper. 10 By oath of the sky from which comes down the rain. 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 Most surely it is a decisive word, 13 and is no idle tale. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 And I (too) will make a scheme. 16 Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile). 17