The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 And accepts the best, 6 Unto him therefore We shall indeed make easy the path to ease. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Indeed guiding is upon Us. 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 But save him who fears 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 And no one has with him any boon for which he should be rewarded, 19 Except the seeking of the pleasure of his Lord, the Most High. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21