The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the heaven, and At-Tariq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright star); 1 Do you know what al-tariq is? 2 It is the shining star -- 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 Let man consider what he was made of: 5 He was created from a fluid, ejected, 6 That is issued from between the backs and the ribs. 7 God has all power to resurrect him. 8 The Day that (all) things secret will be tested, 9 he shall have no power, and no helper. 10 By the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation),- 12 surely it is a decisive word; 13 And it is no joke. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 And I am planning a scheme. 16 So respite thou the infidels - respite them gently, 17