The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the sky, and by the nightly comer! 1 And what will make you know what the comer by night is? 2 The star of piercing brightness; 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 That issued from between the loins and ribs. 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest, 9 Then will (man) have no power, nor any helper. 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 and by the earth ever bursting with verdure, 12 It is surely a decisive utterance; 13 And no trifle. 14 They are planning a scheme, 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 So bear with unbelievers with patience, and give them respite for a while. 17