The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 you strive in various ways. 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 And believes in Al-Husna. 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 [the fire] which none shall have to endure but that most hapless wretch 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21