The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By heaven and the night-star! 1 And what will make you to know what At-Tariq (night-comer) is? 2 It is the piercing star. 3 No human soul but hath a guardian over it. 4 Let man reflect on what he was created from. 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 Indeed Allah is Able to return him. 8 On the day when all secrets will be made public, 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 and the earth, bursting forth with plants! 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 It is not a thing for amusement. 14 Verily they are plotting a plot. 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17