The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it covers 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 for him shall We make easy the path towards [ultimate] ease. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 We will facilitate for him the difficult end. 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 who spend for the cause of God and purify themselves. 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21