The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 and the day in splendour 2 And Him who created the male and female, 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 for him shall We make easy the path towards [ultimate] ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 Therefor have I warned you of the flaming Fire 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 Who denies and turns away. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21