The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By heaven and the night-star! 1 what do you know what the night-visitor is? 2 It is the shining star -- 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 So let man observe from what he was created. 5 He was created from a fluid, ejected, 6 emanating from between the loins and the ribs. 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 The Day when secrets will be put on trial, 9 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 By the sky with its returning rain, 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 Most surely it is a decisive word, 13 It is not a thing for amusement. 14 Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)). 15 And I secretly plan. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17