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 by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 And denied the best matter, 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Indeed guiding is upon Us. 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 I have now warned you of the Blazing Fire, 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21