The Comet (Al-Taareq)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
CONSIDER the heavens and that which comes in the night! 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the star that pierces through [life's] darkness: 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 So let man consider of what he is created: 5 He has been created from an ejected drop of fluid 6 Proceeding from between the backbone and the ribs: 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 On the Day when secrets are disclosed, 9 he will have no power, nor anyone to help him. 10 By the heaven which returneth, 11 And [by] the earth which cracks open, 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 and is no idle tale. 14 They are planning a scheme, 15 but I shall bring all their scheming to nought. 16 Therefore give them some respite – give them some time. 17