The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And the creating of the male and the female, 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah and fears Him, 5 and believes in the finest, 6 Unto him therefore We shall indeed make easy the path to ease. 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21