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 How will you comprehend what the night star is? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 For every soul there is a watcher. 4 So let man consider of what he was created; 5 He is created of water pouring forth, 6 issuing between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 God has all power to resurrect him. 8 on the Day when all secrets will be laid bare, 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 and by the earth bursting with vegetation; 12 Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word, 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17