The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And believed the best matter to be true 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 And his riches will not avail him when he falls headlong (into the Abyss). 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 I therefore warn you of the fire that is ablaze. 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21