The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
CONSIDER the heavens and that which comes in the night! 1 And what could make thee conceive what it is that comes in the night? 2 The star of piercing brightness; 3 There is not a soul but over it is a keeper. 4 Let the human being reflect that from what he has been created. 5 He is created from a water gushing forth. 6 That issued from between the loins and ribs. 7 Indeed Allah is Able to return him. 8 The Day that (all) things secret will be tested, 9 Then man will have no power or any helper. 10 So I call to witness the rain-producing sky, 11 And by oath of the earth which flourishes with it. 12 Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word, 13 not a flippant jest. 14 As for them, they are but plotting a scheme, 15 And I (too) am planning a plan. 16 So respite the unbelievers; delay with them awhile. 17