The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the heaven and the Morning Star 1 and what could make you know what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the shining star -- 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 So let man observe from what he was created. 5 He was created from a fluid, ejected, 6 which comes out of the loins and ribs. 7 Lo! He verily is Able to return him (unto life) 8 upon the day when the secrets are tried, 9 and he shall have no strength, no helper. 10 I swear by the raingiving heavens, 11 and the earth, bursting forth with plants! 12 this (Qur'an) is surely a decisive Word, 13 And it is not amusement. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 but I shall bring all their scheming to nought. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17