The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the sky, and by the nightly comer! 1 what do you know what the night-visitor 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 observe from what he was created. 5 He was created of spurting water 6 That issued from between the loins and ribs. 7 Most surely He is able to return him (to life). 8 On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest, 9 Then will he have no might nor any helper. 10 I swear by the raingiving heavens, 11 And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants), 12 Most surely it is a decisive word, 13 and it is certainly not a jest. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 And I secretly plan. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17