The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 and by Him 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 (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 And indeed the Hereafter and this world both belong to Us. 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21