The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 and the day in splendour 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21