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 the day when it shines in brightness, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 you strive in various ways. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 And his riches will not avail him when he falls headlong (into the Abyss). 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 He will be far away from the most pious. (The first Caliph S. Abu Bakr Siddiq) 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21