The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heaven, and the night-visitor, 1 What could let you know what the nightly comer is! 2 It is the piercing star - 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 So let man consider from what he is created. 5 He is created of water pouring forth, 6 That issued from between the loins and ribs. 7 Verily He is Able to restore him, 8 The day all secrets are examined 9 Then will he have no might nor any helper. 10 By the sky which returns [rain] 11 And by the Earth which opens out (for the gushing of springs or the sprouting of vegetation),- 12 the Quran is the final word, 13 And it is not a thing for amusement. 14 They are hatching up a plot, 15 And I secretly plan. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17