The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 and by the day when it unveils. 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 And accepts the best, 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Surely Ours is it to show the way, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 They do not expect any reward 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21