The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 Verily, (the ends) ye strive for are diverse. 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 We shall surely ease him to the Easing. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 and he belied the finest 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None except the most wicked will enter it. 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21