The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 you strive in various ways. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 and believes in the finest, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And denied the best matter, 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Surely Ours is it to show the way, 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 he that spends his possessions [on others] so that he might grow in purity 18 And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21