The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And rejects goodness, 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 acting only for the sake of his Lord the Most High -- 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21