The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By oath of the night when it covers 1 and the day in splendour 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And accepts the best, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 but only out of a longing for the countenance of his Sustainer, the All-Highest: 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21