Surah “The Night”

as rendered by Talal Itani (2012) — 21 verses

By the night as it covers
And the day as it reveals
And He who created the male and the female
Your endeavors are indeed diverse
As for him who gives and is righteous
And confirms goodness
We will ease his way towards ease
But as for him who is stingy and complacent
And denies goodness
We will ease his way towards difficulty
And his money will not avail him when he plummets
It is upon Us to guide
And to Us belong the Last and the First
I have warned you of a Fierce Blaze
None will burn in it except the very wicked
He who denies and turns away
But the devout will avoid it
He who gives his money to become pure
Seeking no favor in return
Only seeking the acceptance of his Lord, the Most High
And he will be satisfied