The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein);- 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 It is the shining 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 consider of what he is created: 5 He is created from a water gushing forth. 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 8 The day all secrets are examined 9 and he shall have no strength, no helper. 10 By the sky with its returning rain, 11 And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and plants), 12 That this (Qur'an) is a decisive word 13 it is not a jest. 14 They are planning a scheme, 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 so bear with those who deny the truth, and let them be for a little while. 17