The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night, when it envelops, 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 We shall surely ease for him the Path of Hardship (the Fire). 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And to Us belong the End and the Beginning. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 he that spends his possessions [on others] so that he might grow in purity 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21