The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the heavens and that which comes in the night -- 1 and what could make you know what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the shining star -- 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 Let man reflect on what he was created from. 5 He is created of water pouring forth, 6 That is issued from between the backs and the ribs. 7 Now, verily, He [who thus creates man in the first instance] is well able to bring him back [to life] 8 The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). 9 and [man] will have neither strength nor helper! 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 And the earth splitting (with plants); 12 Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word, 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 Verily they are plotting a plot. 15 and I am devising guile. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17