The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein);- 1 Do you know what al-tariq is? 2 The star of piercing brightness; 3 That over each soul there is a guardian. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 He is created from a water dripping, 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 Verily, (Allah) is Able to bring him back (to life)! 8 On the Day when man's deepest secrets shall be put to the test 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 Most surely it is a decisive word, 13 It is not a thing for amusement. 14 They are planning a scheme, 15 and I too am devising a guile. 16 Therefore respite the unbelievers, and delay them for a while. 17