The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 And the creating of the male and the female, 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 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 to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 [the fire] which none shall have to endure but that most hapless wretch 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21