The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By oath of the night when it covers 1 and by the day when it unveils. 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 They do not expect any reward 19 Except only the desire to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High; 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21