The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 you strive in various ways. 4 As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 and he belied the finest 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 He who spends his wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 but only out of a longing for the countenance of his Sustainer, the All-Highest: 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21