The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 What could let you know what the nightly comer is! 2 It is the shining star -- 3 There is not a soul that does not have a guardian over it. 4 So let man consider of what he is created: 5 He was created from a fluid, ejected, 6 Issuing from (the pelvis) between the backbone and the ribs. 7 Verily, (Allah) is Able to bring him back (to life)! 8 on the Day when all secrets will be laid bare, 9 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 by the earth cracking open with new growth. 12 this (Qur'an) is surely a decisive Word, 13 It is no pleasantry. 14 They are devising a guile, 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17