The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the night, when it envelops, 1 And the day resplendent 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 I have now warned you of a Blazing Fire, 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21