The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By the heaven, and At-Tariq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright star); 1 And what will make you to know what At-Tariq (night-comer) is? 2 (It is a nightly radiant star). 3 There is no soul but has a protector over it. 4 Let man reflect on what he was created from. 5 he has been created out of a seminal fluid 6 which comes out of the loins and ribs. 7 Indeed Allah is Able to return him. 8 The Day that (all) things secret will be tested, 9 when he will be helpless, with no supporter. 10 I swear by the raingiving heavens, 11 and by the earth bursting with vegetation; 12 Indeed the Qur’an is a decisive Word. 13 And is not a matter of amusement. 14 Indeed, they are planning a plan, 15 And I plot a plot (against them). 16 Therefore grant a delay to the Unbelievers: Give respite to them gently (for awhile). 17