The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it covers 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 [the fire] which none shall have to endure but that most hapless wretch 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 and from which the most godfearing shall be removed, 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21