The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By heaven and the night-star! 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 The very brightly shining star! 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 So let man consider from what he is created. 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 issuing between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 Verily, (Allah) is Able to bring him back (to life)! 8 The Day when secrets will be put on trial, 9 when he will be helpless, with no supporter. 10 By the heaven with its recurring cycle of rain, 11 and the earth, bursting forth with plants! 12 surely it is a decisive word; 13 And it is no joke. 14 Behold, they [who refuse to accept it] devise many a false argument [to disprove its truth]; 15 and I am devising guile. 16 So bear with unbelievers with patience, and give them respite for a while. 17