The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the heavens and that which comes in the night -- 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 There is not a soul that does not have a guardian over it. 4 Let the human reflect of what he is created. 5 He was created of a gushing fluid, 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 Surely He is able to bring him back 8 On a Day whereon secrets shall be out. 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 and the replenishing earth, 12 Indeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement, 13 it is no merriment. 14 Verily they are plotting a plot. 15 but I shall bring all their scheming to nought. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17