The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And believed the best matter to be true 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 None except the most wicked will enter it. 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 acting only for the sake of his Lord the Most High -- 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21