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 by the day when it unveils. 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 As for him who was a miser and behaved with aversion (to Allah), 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21