The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 And [by] the day when it appears 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21