The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
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 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 Al-Husna. 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 But save him who fears 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21