The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 I therefore warn you of the fire that is ablaze. 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 But save him who fears 17 Who giveth away his substance that he may be cleansed, 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21