The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
I swear by the heaven and the comer by night; 1 How will you comprehend what the night star is? 2 It is the shining star -- 3 For every soul there is a watcher. 4 So let man see from what he is created! 5 he was created of gushing water 6 emanating from between the loins and the ribs. 7 Surely, He is Able to bring him back, 8 The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). 9 Then will (man) have no power, nor any helper. 10 So I call to witness the rain-producing sky, 11 And by oath of the earth which flourishes with it. 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 And it is not amusement. 14 They are devising guile, 15 but I shall bring all their scheming to nought. 16 So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile. 17