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 by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have now warned you of the Blazing Fire, 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; 20 He verily will be content. 21