The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21