The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the heaven, and At-Tariq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright star); 1 what do you know what the night-visitor is? 2 (It is) the star of piercing brightness; 3 There is not a soul but over it is a keeper. 4 So let man see from what he is created! 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 issuing between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 Surely He (the Creator) has the power to bring him back (to life). 8 The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). 9 he will have no power, nor anyone to help him. 10 By the heaven which giveth the returning rain, 11 and by the earth ever bursting with verdure, 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 it is certainly not a jest. 14 Surely they will make a scheme, 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17