The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 But save him who fears 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21