The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And to Us belong the End and the Beginning. 13 Therefore I warn you of the fire that flames: 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21