The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 He verily will be content. 21