The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And believes in Al-Husna. 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 He will be far away from the most pious. (The first Caliph S. Abu Bakr Siddiq) 17 Who giveth away his substance that he may be cleansed, 18 They do not expect any reward 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 Will surely be gratified. 21