The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 The very brightly shining star! 3 There is not a soul but over it is a keeper. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 He is created from a water gushing forth. 6 That issueth from between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 Lo! He verily is Able to return him (unto life) 8 upon the day when the secrets are tried, 9 He shall have neither strength nor helper. 10 By oath of the sky from which comes down the rain. 11 And by the earth which splitteth, 12 Verily, it is a discourse distinguishing. 13 And it is not amusement. 14 They are planning a scheme, 15 And I am planning a scheme. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17