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 the day as it rises bright! 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 And believed the best matter to be true 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21