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 Who created the male and female, 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 and rejects what is right, 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 I therefore warn you of the fire that is ablaze. 14 None except the most wicked will enter it. 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 But save him who fears 17 who spend for the cause of God and purify themselves. 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21