The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 and what could make you know what it is that comes in the night? 2 The star of piercing brightness; 3 There is no human being but has a protector over him (or her) (i.e. angels incharge of each human being guarding him, writing his good and bad deeds, etc.) 4 Now let man but think from what he is created! 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 Surely He is able to bring him back 8 on the Day when consciences are examined, 9 So man will neither have any strength nor any aide. 10 By the sky which returns [rain] 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 surely it is a decisive word; 13 And no trifle. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 Let, then, the deniers of the truth have their will: let them have their will for a little while. 17