The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 and rejects what is right, 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21