The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the night when it covers 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 and That which 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 (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And rejects the best, 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Surely Ours is it to show the way, 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None except the most wicked will enter it. 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 and from which the cautious shall be distanced. 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21