The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 By Him Who hath created the male and the female, 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 And his riches will not avail him when he falls headlong (into the Abyss). 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 He verily will be content. 21