The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 And [by] the day when it appears 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 And accepts the best, 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And rejects the best, 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 I therefore warn you of the fire that is ablaze. 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 who have rejected the (Truth) and have turned away from it. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21