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 when it unveils. 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 As for him who was a miser and behaved with aversion (to Allah), 8 And rejects goodness, 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 Will surely be gratified. 21