The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the heavens and that which comes in the night -- 1 And what will explain to thee what the Night-Visitant is?- 2 (It is a nightly radiant star). 3 There is no soul but that it has over it a protector. 4 So let man consider of what he is created: 5 He was created from ejaculated water 6 Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, 7 He certainly has the power to bring him back to life. 8 on the Day when all secrets will be laid bare, 9 [man] will have no power, and no helper. 10 By the Firmament which returns (in its round), 11 And the earth which opens up (with verdure), 12 BEHOLD, this [divine writ] is indeed a word that distinguishes between truth and falsehood, 13 and it is certainly not a jest. 14 They are planning a scheme, 15 And I (too) will make a scheme. 16 So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile. 17