The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 [the fire] which none shall have to endure but that most hapless wretch 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 But save him who fears 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21