The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it covers 1 and the day in splendour 2 And [by] He who created the male and female, 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And denied the best matter, 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 They do not expect any reward 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21