The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By oath of the heaven, and by oath of the nightly arriver. 1 And what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is?- 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 No soul is there but hath over it a watcher. 4 So let man consider of what he was created; 5 He was created from ejaculated water 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 upon the day when the secrets are tried, 9 (Man) will have no power, and no helper. 10 By oath of the sky from which comes down the rain. 11 And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants), 12 Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word, 13 It is not a thing for amusement. 14 Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)). 15 but I too plan against them. 16 So bear with unbelievers with patience, and give them respite for a while. 17