The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night as it envelops; 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is 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 roast therein but the most wretched, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And no one has with him any boon for which he should be rewarded, 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21