The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the sky, and by the nightly comer! 1 and what could make you know what it is that comes in the night? 2 It is the star shining brightly. 3 There is no living being but there is a protector over it. 4 LET MAN, then, observe out of what he has been created: 5 He is created from a water dripping, 6 That is issued from between the backs and the ribs. 7 God has all power to resurrect him. 8 The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers, fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth). 9 He will have no strength or helper. 10 Consider the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 Verily! This (the Quran) is the Word that separates (the truth from falsehood, and commands strict legal laws for mankind to cut the roots of evil). 13 It is no pleasantry. 14 Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad (Peace be upon him)). 15 but I shall bring all their scheming to nought. 16 Therefore respite the unbelievers, and delay them for a while. 17