The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 What could let you know what the nightly comer is! 2 (It is) the star of piercing brightness; 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 is created of water pouring forth, 6 Issuing from (the pelvis) 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 On the day when hidden thoughts shall be searched out. 9 He shall have neither strength nor helper. 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 Indeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement, 13 not a flippant jest. 14 They are hatching up a plot, 15 but I too plan against them. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17