The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And believes in the best [reward], 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient, 8 And denied the best matter, 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Surely Ours is it to show the way, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21