The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
I CALL THE night to witness when it covers over, 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 By Him Who hath created the male and the female, 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 and he belied the finest 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have now warned you of the Blazing Fire, 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21