The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 he that spends his possessions [on others] so that he might grow in purity 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction. 21