The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By oath of the heaven, and by oath of the nightly arriver. 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 The star of piercing brightness; 3 For every soul there is a watcher. 4 So let man consider from what he is created. 5 He is created from a gushing fluid 6 issuing from between the loins [of man] and the pelvic arch [of woman]. 7 Surely He (the Creator) has the power to bring him back (to life). 8 On the day when hidden things shall be made manifest, 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 By the heaven which returneth, 11 And by oath of the earth which flourishes with it. 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 Behold, they [who refuse to accept it] devise many a false argument [to disprove its truth]; 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17