The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 And accepts the best, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 and rejects what is right, 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21