The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the heaven and the Morning Star 1 How will you comprehend what the night star is? 2 It is the star that pierces through [life's] darkness: 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 So let man consider of what he is created: 5 He is created of water pouring forth, 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 Surely, He is Able to bring him back, 8 On the day when all secrets will be made public, 9 So man will neither have any strength nor any aide. 10 By oath of the sky from which comes down the rain. 11 And the earth which opens up (with verdure), 12 Verily! This (the Quran) is the Word that separates (the truth from falsehood, and commands strict legal laws for mankind to cut the roots of evil). 13 And it is not a frivolity. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 But I too am devising a plan. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17