The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By oath of the night when it covers 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And to Us belong the End and the Beginning. 13 Therefore I warn you of the fire that flames: 14 None except the most wicked will enter it. 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 Will surely be gratified. 21