The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the heaven, and the night-visitor, 1 And what will make you know what the comer by night is? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 There is not a soul but over it is a keeper. 4 So let man see from what he is created! 5 He was created from a fluid, ejected, 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 8 on the Day when consciences are examined, 9 He shall have neither strength nor helper. 10 By the sky which returns [rain] 11 and the replenishing earth, 12 Most surely it is a decisive word, 13 And it is not amusement. 14 Verily they are plotting a plot. 15 but I shall bring all their scheming to nought. 16 So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile. 17