The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By heaven and the night-star! 1 And what shall make thee know that which the night-comer is? 2 The piercing star! 3 For every soul there is a watcher. 4 Let man consider what he was made of: 5 He was created from a fluid, ejected, 6 issuing from between the loins [of man] and the pelvic arch [of woman]. 7 Surely, He is Able to bring him back, 8 The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). 9 (Man) will have no power, and no helper. 10 By heaven of the returning rain, 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 Verily, it is a discourse distinguishing. 13 And it is not a thing for amusement. 14 They are devising a guile, 15 But I too am devising a plan. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17