The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 By Him Who hath created the male and the female, 3 Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 And believes in Al-Husna. 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have now warned you of a Blazing Fire, 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 But save him who fears 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21