The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I CALL TO witness the heavens and the night Star -- 1 - Ah, what will tell thee what the Morning Star is! 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 There is not a soul that does not have a guardian over it. 4 So let man consider of what he was created. 5 He was created of spurting water 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 on the Day when all secrets will be laid bare, 9 when he will be helpless, with no supporter. 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 and by the earth ever bursting with verdure, 12 Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word, 13 and it is certainly not a jest. 14 Verily they are plotting a plot. 15 And I (too) am planning a plan. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17