The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 And rejects the best, 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And to Us belong the End and the Beginning. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 But save him who fears 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21