The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the sky and the night comer - 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the shining star -- 3 There is not a soul that does not have a guardian over it. 4 So let man observe from what he was created. 5 He was created of a gushing fluid, 6 Coming from between the back 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 man's deepest secrets shall be put to the test 9 he shall have no power, and no helper. 10 By the heaven which giveth the returning rain, 11 And [by] the earth which cracks open, 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 and it is certainly not a jest. 14 They are cunningly devising, 15 And I am planning a scheme. 16 So bear with unbelievers with patience, and give them respite for a while. 17