The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21