The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By heaven and the night-star! 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the piercing star. 3 There is not a soul that does not have a guardian over it. 4 So let man consider from what he is created. 5 He is created of water pouring forth, 6 Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs. 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 8 On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest, 9 Then will (man) have no power, nor any helper. 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 and by the earth ever bursting with verdure, 12 That this (Qur'an) is a decisive word 13 And it is not a thing for amusement. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 And I am plotting a plot. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17