The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
CONSIDER the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 And the day when it shines in all its 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 accepts the best, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 who have rejected the (Truth) and have turned away from it. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 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 seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21