The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 and the day in splendour 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 But save him who fears 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21