The Comet (Al-Taareq)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the sky, and by the nightly comer! 1 And what will make you know what the comer by night is? 2 It is the star shining brightly. 3 There is not a soul that does not have a guardian over it. 4 So let man consider of what he was created. 5 He was created of spurting water 6 Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs. 7 Now, verily, He [who thus creates man in the first instance] is well able to bring him back [to life] 8 The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). 9 and [man] will have neither strength nor helper! 10 By the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 And the earth which opens up (with verdure), 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 it is no merriment. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 Therefore give them some respite – give them some time. 17