The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By oath of the heaven, and by oath of the nightly arriver. 1 what do you know what the night-visitor is? 2 It is the star shining brightly. 3 That over each soul there is a guardian. 4 Let man consider what he was made of: 5 He is created of water pouring forth, 6 issuing from between the backbone and the breastbone: 7 Surely (Allah) is able to bring him back (to life)! 8 On the Day when man's deepest secrets shall be put to the test 9 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 By heaven of the returning rain, 11 And [by] the earth which cracks open, 12 Verily, it is a discourse distinguishing. 13 it is no merriment. 14 Verily they are plotting a plot. 15 And I secretly plan. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17