The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By oath of the heaven, and by oath of the nightly arriver. 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 look - from what is he created. 5 He was created of a gushing fluid, 6 emanating from between the loins and the ribs. 7 Lo! He verily is Able to return him (unto life) 8 The Day when secrets will be put on trial, 9 Then man will have no power or any helper. 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 by the earth cracking open with new growth. 12 surely it is a decisive word; 13 It is not a thing for amusement. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 And I am planning a scheme. 16 Give respite to the disbelievers and leave them alone for a while. 17