The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 And the day resplendent 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah and fears Him, 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 who have rejected the (Truth) and have turned away from it. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21