The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 but only out of a longing for the countenance of his Sustainer, the All-Highest: 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21