The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 and the day in splendour 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from 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 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21