The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the night as it envelops; 1 And the day resplendent 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and believes in the finest, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 For, distant from it shall remain he who is truly conscious of God: 17 He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21