The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 you strive in various ways. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 And accepts the best, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 and he belied the finest 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 but only out of a longing for the countenance of his Sustainer, the All-Highest: 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21