The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
I CALL TO witness the heavens and the night Star -- 1 Do you know what al-tariq is? 2 It is the piercing star. 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 So let man look - from what is he created. 5 He was created from ejaculated water 6 that issues from between the loins and the ribs. 7 Indeed Allah is Able to return him. 8 The Day when secrets will be put on trial, 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By oath of the sky from which comes down the rain. 11 and by the earth ever bursting with verdure, 12 this is indeed a Decisive Word, 13 And it is not a frivolity. 14 They are hatching up a plot, 15 And I secretly plan. 16 So bear with unbelievers with patience, and give them respite for a while. 17