The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 And the day resplendent 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And accepts the best, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And denied the best matter, 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 but only out of a longing for the countenance of his Sustainer, the All-Highest: 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21