The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 and by the day when it breaks in its glory, 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 Unto him therefore We shall indeed make easy the path to ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 Who giveth away his substance that he may be cleansed, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21