The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By heaven and the night-star! 1 - Ah, what will tell thee what the Morning Star is! 2 It is the star that shines with a piercing brightness -- 3 No human soul but hath a guardian over it. 4 Let man reflect on what he was created from. 5 He was created from spurting fluid, 6 Issuing from (the pelvis) between the backbone and the ribs. 7 Indeed, Allah, to return him [to life], is Able. 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 By the heavens, ever-revolving, 11 by earth splitting with verdure, 12 Lo! this (Qur'an) is a conclusive word, 13 and is no idle tale. 14 They (disbelievers) plot every evil plan, 15 and I am devising guile. 16 So give a respite to the disbelievers. Deal thou gently with them for a while. 17