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 when it shines in brightness, 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 And rejects goodness, 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 None shall enter it but the most unhappy, 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 And Al-Muttaqun (the pious and righteous - see V. 2:2) will be far removed from it (Hell). 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21