The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
CONSIDER the heavens and that which comes in the night! 1 Do you know what al-tariq is? 2 It is the piercing star - 3 There is not a soul that does not have a guardian over it. 4 So let man see from what he is created! 5 He is created from a water dripping, 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone 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 upon the day when the secrets are tried, 9 he shall have no power, and no helper. 10 By oath of the sky from which comes down the rain. 11 And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation),- 12 Verily, it is a discourse distinguishing. 13 It is no pleasantry. 14 They are planning a scheme, 15 but I too plan against them. 16 So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile. 17