The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 And [by] the day when it appears 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 And soon will they attain (complete) satisfaction. 21