The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 what do you know what the night-visitor is? 2 It is the piercing star - 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 Let man reflect on what he was created from. 5 He has been created from an ejected drop of fluid 6 which comes out of the loins and ribs. 7 Indeed Allah is Able to return him. 8 On the day when hidden thoughts shall be searched out. 9 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 By heaven of the returning rain, 11 And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants), 12 BEHOLD, this [divine writ] is indeed a word that distinguishes between truth and falsehood, 13 And it is not a frivolity. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17