The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
CONSIDER the heavens and that which comes in the night! 1 What could let you know what the nightly comer is! 2 It is the shining star -- 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 Let the human reflect of what he is created. 5 He was created of spurting water 6 Issuing from (the pelvis) between the backbone and the ribs. 7 Most surely He is able to return him (to life). 8 The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). 9 Then he shall have no power nor any helper. 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 by the earth cracking open with new growth. 12 Most surely it is a decisive word, 13 it is not a jest. 14 Indeed, they are planning a plan, 15 And I am planning a scheme. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17