The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 and believes in the finest, 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21