The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night, when it envelops, 1 And the day resplendent 2 and by Him 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 affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 who rejected the Truth, calling it falsehood and turned his back on it. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And no one has with him any boon for which he should be rewarded, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21