The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 and the day in splendour 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 And no one has done a favour to him, for which he should be compensated. 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 Will surely be gratified. 21