The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By oath of the night when it covers 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 We will facilitate for him the difficult end. 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21