The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By oath of the night when it covers 1 and by the day as it appears radiantly, 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent, 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Surely Ours is it to show the way, 12 And verily unto Us (belong) the End and the Beginning. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 he that spends his possessions [on others] so that he might grow in purity 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 seeking only the Face of his Lord, the Most High, 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21