The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 and the day in splendour 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 acting only for the sake of his Lord the Most High -- 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21