The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 And Him Who hath created male and female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 And affirms goodness, 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 And is under no one's obligation to return his favour, 19 acting only for the sake of his Lord the Most High -- 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21