The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 And the day resplendent 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 for him shall We make easy the path towards [ultimate] ease. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And rejects goodness, 9 We will facilitate for him the difficult end. 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 I have now warned you of the Blazing Fire, 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 But save him who fears 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21