The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 and rejects what is right, 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 Who giveth away his substance that he may be cleansed, 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21