The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the Sky and the Night-Visitant (therein);- 1 And what will make you to know what At-Tariq (night-comer) is? 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 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 see from what he is created! 5 He was created from ejaculated water 6 issuing between the loins and the breast-bones. 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 The Day when secrets will be put on trial, 9 and [man] will have neither strength nor helper! 10 By the sky with its returning rain, 11 and the earth, bursting forth with plants! 12 Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word, 13 it is no merriment. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 And I (too) am planning a plan. 16 Give respite to the disbelievers and leave them alone for a while. 17