The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21