The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 and by the day when it unveils. 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 [the fire] which none shall have to endure but that most hapless wretch 15 who rejected the Truth, calling it falsehood and turned his back on it. 16 For, distant from it shall remain he who is truly conscious of God: 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 Will surely be gratified. 21