The Comet (Al-Taareq)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the heaven, and At-Tariq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright star); 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 - The piercing Star! 3 There is no soul but that it has over it a protector. 4 So let man consider of what he is created: 5 Created from a gushing fluid. 6 Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs. 7 Surely He (the Creator) has the power to bring him back (to life). 8 The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the heaven which giveth the returning rain, 11 And the earth which opens up (with verdure), 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 and is not to be taken lightly. 14 Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)). 15 and so am I: 16 Therefore give them some respite – give them some time. 17