The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 and the day in splendour 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 and to Us belong the Next Life and the present. 13 I have now warned you of a Blazing Fire, 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 For, distant from it shall remain he who is truly conscious of God: 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 And presently he shall become well pleased. 21