The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
By the sky, and by the nightly comer! 1 And what shall make thee know that which the night-comer is? 2 (It is) the Star of piercing brightness;- 3 That over each soul there is a guardian. 4 So let man consider of what he was created; 5 He was created from ejaculated water 6 emanating from between the loins and the ribs. 7 Indeed Allah is Able to return him. 8 on the Day when consciences are examined, 9 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 this (Qur'an) is surely a decisive Word, 13 And it is not a frivolity. 14 They are cunningly devising, 15 But I too am devising a plan. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal you gently with them for a while. 17