The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
By the heaven, and At-Tariq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright star); 1 What could let you know what the nightly comer is! 2 It is the star that pierces through [life's] darkness: 3 There is no human being but has a protector over him (or her) (i.e. angels incharge of each human being guarding him, writing his good and bad deeds, etc.) 4 So let man consider of what he was created; 5 He is created from a water dripping, 6 That is issued from between the backs and the ribs. 7 Surely, He is Able to bring him back, 8 On a Day whereon secrets shall be out. 9 Then will he have no might nor any helper. 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 this is indeed a Decisive Word, 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)). 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