The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 you strive in various ways. 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 For him We shall ease the way of adversity, 10 And his riches will not avail him when he falls headlong (into the Abyss). 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 Therefore I warn you of the fire that flames: 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21