The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By oath of the heaven, and by oath of the nightly arriver. 1 And what shall teach thee what is the night-star? 2 It is the star that pierces through [life's] darkness: 3 No human soul but hath a guardian over it. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 emanating from between the loins and the ribs. 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 8 On the day when all secrets will be made public, 9 Then will he have no might nor any helper. 10 So I call to witness the rain-producing sky, 11 And the earth which splitteth (with the growth of trees and plants) 12 Verily! This (the Quran) is the Word that separates (the truth from falsehood, and commands strict legal laws for mankind to cut the roots of evil). 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 They are planning a scheme, 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17