The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 And denied the best matter, 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 Who giveth away his substance that he may be cleansed, 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21