The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 How will you comprehend what the night star is? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 There is not a soul but over it is a keeper. 4 Now let man but think from what he is created! 5 He was created of spurting water 6 issuing from between the loins [of man] and the pelvic arch [of woman]. 7 Most surely He is able to return him (to life). 8 on the Day when consciences are examined, 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 And the earth which opens up (with verdure), 12 That this (Qur'an) is a decisive word 13 And it is not a frivolity. 14 They are devising a guile, 15 And I secretly plan. 16 Give respite to the disbelievers and leave them alone for a while. 17