The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21