The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heaven and the Morning Star 1 And what shall teach thee what is the night-star? 2 The star of piercing brightness; 3 For every soul there is a watcher. 4 Now let man but think from what he is created! 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 God has all power to resurrect him. 8 The Day when secrets will be put on trial, 9 So man will neither have any strength nor any aide. 10 By the sky which returns [rain] 11 And the earth which splitteth (with the growth of trees and plants) 12 Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil): 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 They are devising guile, 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17