The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
By the heaven, and the night-visitor, 1 and what could make you know what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the shining star -- 3 [for] no human being has been left unguarded. 4 So let man consider of what he is created: 5 he has been created out of a seminal fluid 6 emanating from between the loins and the ribs. 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 upon the day when the secrets are tried, 9 Then will he have no might nor any helper. 10 By the heaven with its recurring cycle of rain, 11 And the earth which opens up (with verdure), 12 Most surely it is a decisive word, 13 and is no idle tale. 14 They (disbelievers) plot every evil plan, 15 and I am cunningly devising. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal you gently with them for a while. 17