The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 And the day resplendent 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 That your endeavour is for different ends. 4 For him that gives and fears (Allah) 5 And affirms goodness, 6 for him shall We make easy the path towards [ultimate] ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and calls the ultimate good a lie 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 His riches will not save him when he perisheth. 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21