The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 And the day resplendent 2 And the creating of the male and the female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah and fears Him, 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 And to Us belong the End and the Beginning. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21