The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
I swear by the heaven and the comer by night; 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the star that pierces through [life's] darkness: 3 There is no soul but that it has over it a protector. 4 Let man reflect on what he was created from. 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 That issueth from between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 Indeed Allah is Able to return him. 8 On a Day whereon secrets shall be out. 9 he shall have no power, and no helper. 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 And by oath of the earth which flourishes with it. 12 BEHOLD, this [divine writ] is indeed a word that distinguishes between truth and falsehood, 13 And it is no joke. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 and so am I: 16 Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile). 17