The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 Do you know what al-tariq is? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 [for] no human being has been left unguarded. 4 So let man consider of what he is created: 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 emanating from between the loins and the ribs. 7 Most surely He is able to return him (to life). 8 On a Day whereon secrets shall be out. 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the sky which returns [rain] 11 and the replenishing earth, 12 It is surely a decisive utterance; 13 and is no idle tale. 14 Behold, they [who refuse to accept it] devise many a false argument [to disprove its truth]; 15 but I too plan against them. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17