The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and believes in the finest, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 And rejects the best, 9 We will facilitate for him the difficult end. 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 I therefore warn you of the fire that is ablaze. 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 Will surely be gratified. 21