The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 you strive in various ways. 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 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, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 [the fire] which none shall have to endure but that most hapless wretch 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 who spend for the cause of God and purify themselves. 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21