The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the sky and the night comer - 1 How will you comprehend what the night star is? 2 It is the shining star -- 3 No human soul but hath a guardian over it. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 That issued from between the loins and ribs. 7 Most surely He is able to return him (to life). 8 A day when the secrets will be examined. 9 and he shall have no strength, no helper. 10 By the sky which returns [rain] 11 and by the earth bursting with vegetation; 12 Verily, it is a discourse distinguishing. 13 And it is not a frivolity. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17