The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it covers 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 and rejects what is right, 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 who spend for the cause of God and purify themselves. 18 They do not expect any reward 19 But only the desire to seek for the Countenance of their Lord Most High; 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21