The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the heaven, and At-Tariq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright star); 1 And have you understood what the nightly arriver is? 2 It is the star shining brightly. 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 So let man look - from what is he created. 5 He is created from a water dripping, 6 which comes out of the loins and ribs. 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 8 On the Day when secrets are disclosed, 9 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 I swear by the raingiving heavens, 11 and the replenishing earth, 12 the Quran is the final word, 13 and is no idle tale. 14 Lo! they plot a plot (against thee, O Muhammad) 15 But I too am devising a plan. 16 So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile. 17