The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 and the day in splendour 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 Unto him therefore We shall indeed make easy the path to ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 in which none shall be roasted except the most wretched sinner, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 But save him who fears 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21