The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I swear by the heaven and the comer by night; 1 And what can make you know what is the night comer? 2 It is the piercing star - 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 So let man see from what he is created! 5 He is created from a drop emitted- 6 that issues from between the loins and the ribs. 7 Surely He (the Creator) has the power to bring him back (to life). 8 The Day that (all) things secret will be tested, 9 Then will he have no might nor any helper. 10 By the sky with its returning rain, 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 no trifle. 14 They are hatching up a plot, 15 But I am planning a plan. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17