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 as it appears in glory; 2 And the creating of the male and the female, 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 who spend for the cause of God and purify themselves. 18 And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21