The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 and the day in splendour 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 you strive in various ways. 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And accepts the best, 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And gives the lie to Al-Husna (see Verse No: 6 footnote); 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None except the most wicked will enter it. 15 The one who denied and turned away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 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 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 He surely will be pleased (when he will enter Paradise). 21