The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the sky, and by the nightly comer! 1 And what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is?- 2 It is the shining star -- 3 There is no soul but that it has over it a protector. 4 So let man consider of what he was created; 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 Coming from between the back and the ribs. 7 Now, verily, He [who thus creates man in the first instance] is well able to bring him back [to life] 8 On the Day when secrets are disclosed, 9 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 By the rotating heavens 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 this (Qur'an) is surely a decisive Word, 13 it is not a jest. 14 Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)). 15 And I (too) will make a scheme. 16 So bear with unbelievers with patience, and give them respite for a while. 17