The Night

The Night

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. [92.1] I swear by the night when it draws a veil, [92.2] And the day when it shines in brightness, [92.3] And the creating of the male and the female, [92.4] Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). [92.5] Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), [92.6] And accepts the best, [92.7] We will facilitate for him the easy end. [92.8] And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), [92.9] And rejects the best, [92.10] We will facilitate for him the difficult end. [92.11] And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. [92.12] Surely Ours is it to show the way, [92.13] And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. [92.14] Therefore I warn you of the fire that flames: [92.15] None shall enter it but the most unhappy, [92.16] Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. [92.17] And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), [92.18] Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself [92.19] And no one has with him any boon for which he should be rewarded, [92.20] Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. [92.21] And he shall soon be well-pleased.