The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 And rejects the best, 9 Surely We will ease his way unto adversity. 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 who have rejected the (Truth) and have turned away from it. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 Who gives his wealth in order to be pure. 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21