The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 and he belied the finest 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 I therefore warn you of the fire that is ablaze. 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 who rejected the Truth, calling it falsehood and turned his back on it. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 They do not expect any reward 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 Will surely be gratified. 21