The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); 4 As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah and fears Him, 5 and believes in the finest, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 They do not expect any reward 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21