The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By oath of the night when it covers 1 And by the day as it appears in brightness; 2 Consider the creation of the male and the female! 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And to Us belong the End and the Beginning. 13 I have now warned you of a Blazing Fire, 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 Except only the desire to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High; 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21