The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 and the day in splendour 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21