The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 I have now warned you of the Blazing Fire, 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 He verily will be content. 21