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 when it appeareth in glory, 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 And accepts the best, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 Who giveth away his substance that he may be cleansed, 18 And have in his mind 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