The Comet (Al-Taareq)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the heavens and al-tariq. 1 How will you comprehend what the night star is? 2 (It is) the piercing star. 3 Over every soul there is a watcher. 4 Let the human reflect of what he is created. 5 He is created from a water dripping, 6 Coming from between the back and the ribs. 7 Surely (Allah) is able to bring him back (to life)! 8 The Day that (all) things secret will be tested, 9 he will have no power, nor anyone to help him. 10 By the heaven with its recurring cycle of rain, 11 by the earth cracking open with new growth. 12 BEHOLD, this [divine writ] is indeed a word that distinguishes between truth and falsehood, 13 And it is no joke. 14 They are planning a scheme, 15 And I am plotting a plot. 16 So leave the unbelievers to themselves; respite them awhile. 17