The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By heaven and the night-star! 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 (It is) the star of piercing brightness; 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 Now let man but think from what he is created! 5 He is created of water pouring forth, 6 issuing from between the loins [of man] and the pelvic arch [of woman]. 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 8 A day when the secrets will be examined. 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the sky which returns [rain] 11 and the earth, bursting forth with plants! 12 It is surely a decisive utterance; 13 and is no idle tale. 14 Behold, they [who refuse to accept it] devise many a false argument [to disprove its truth]; 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 So grant the unbelievers a respite: let them alone for a while. 17