The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 It is the star shining brightly. 3 For every soul there is a watcher. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 he was created of gushing water 6 That issueth from between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 Most surely He is able to return him (to life). 8 On the day when hidden thoughts shall be searched out. 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the heaven which returneth, 11 And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants), 12 Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil): 13 And it is not a frivolity. 14 They are devising guile, 15 And I am plotting a plot. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17