The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By oath of the heaven, and by oath of the nightly arriver. 1 Do you know what al-tariq is? 2 It is the shining star -- 3 [for] no human being has been left unguarded. 4 So man must consider from what he has been created. 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 That issued from between the loins and ribs. 7 Now, verily, He [who thus creates man in the first instance] is well able to bring him back [to life] 8 The day all secrets are examined 9 when he will be helpless, with no supporter. 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 And the earth which opens up (with verdure), 12 Indeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement, 13 And it is not a thing for amusement. 14 They (disbelievers) plot every evil plan, 15 And I am planning a scheme. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17