The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
I swear by the night when it draws a veil, 1 And the day resplendent 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 And believed the best matter to be true 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have now warned you of the Blazing Fire, 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21