The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night as it envelops; 1 and the day in splendour 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Lo! Ours it is (to give) the guidance 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 who belied and turned away, 16 But save him who fears 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21