The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the night when it covers 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 Will surely be gratified. 21