Surah “The Night”

as rendered by Abdul Majid Daryabadi — 21 verses

By the night when it envelopeth
By the day when it appeareth in glory
By Him Who hath created the male and the female
Verily your endeavour is diverse
Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him
And testifieth to the Good
Unto him therefore We shall indeed make easy the path to ease
And as for him who stinteth and is heedless
And who belieth the Good
Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship
And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth
Verify on us is the guidanc
And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present
Wherefore have warned you of Fire flaming
None shall roast therein but the most wretched
Who belieth and turneth away
And avoid it shall the most pious
Who giveth away his substance that he may be cleansed
And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense
But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High
And presently he shall become wellpleased