The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night, when it envelops, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And [by] He who created the 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 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 But save him who fears 17 he that spends his possessions [on others] so that he might grow in purity 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21