The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 (It is) the Star of piercing brightness;- 3 There is no soul but that it has over it a protector. 4 So let man observe from what he was created. 5 He has been created from an ejected drop of fluid 6 emanating from between the loins and the ribs. 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 he shall have no power, and no helper. 10 By the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 and the earth, bursting forth with plants! 12 surely it is a decisive word; 13 and is not to be taken lightly. 14 Verily they are plotting a plot. 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17