The Night (Al-Layl)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and rejects what is right, 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 and what will his wealth avail him when he goes down [to his grave]? 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 Therefore I warn you of the fire that flames: 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 And have in their minds no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 And indeed, soon he will be very pleased. 21