The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the heaven, and the night-visitor, 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the star that pierces through [life's] darkness: 3 There is no human being but has a protector over him (or her) (i.e. angels incharge of each human being guarding him, writing his good and bad deeds, etc.) 4 So let man look - from what is he created. 5 He was created from ejaculated water 6 issuing from between the backbone and the breastbone: 7 Most surely He is able to return him (to life). 8 upon the day when the secrets are tried, 9 Then will he have no might nor any helper. 10 So I call to witness the rain-producing sky, 11 and by the earth bursting with vegetation; 12 surely it is a decisive word; 13 And it is not amusement. 14 They (disbelievers) plot every evil plan, 15 And I (too) will make a scheme. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17