The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 By Him Who hath created the male and the female, 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And affirms goodness, 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 who have rejected the (Truth) and have turned away from it. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 Will surely be gratified. 21