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 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And rejects the best, 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Indeed guiding is upon Us. 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 And no one has done a favour to him, for which he should be compensated. 19 But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21