The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night enshrouding 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None except the most wicked will enter it. 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 They do not expect any reward 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21