The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heaven and the night-comer 1 and what could make you know what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the star shining brightly. 3 For every soul there is a watcher. 4 So let man observe from what he was created. 5 He is created from a gushing fluid 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 Verily He is Able to restore him, 8 The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). 9 Then will (man) have no power, nor any helper. 10 By oath of the sky from which comes down the rain. 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 Indeed, the Qur'an is a decisive statement, 13 And no trifle. 14 They are devising a guile, 15 and I too am devising a guile. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17