The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Lo! your effort is dispersed (toward divers ends). 4 So for one who gave and practised piety 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 But as for him who is niggardly, and thinks that he is self-sufficient, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 And his substance will avail him not when he perisheth. 11 Verify on us is the guidance 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 They do not expect any reward 19 except the pleasure of their Lord, the Most High 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21