The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 And believes in Al-Husna. 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 And Al-Muttaqun (the pious and righteous - see V. 2:2) will be far removed from it (Hell). 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21