The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 and by that (Power) which created the male and female, 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And believeth in goodness; 6 We will ease him toward ease. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And denies the best [reward], 9 We shall pave his way to hardship, 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 Surely, it is for Us to provide guidance -- 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 and so I warn you of the raging fire 14 whereat none but the most wretched shall be roasted, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 They do not expect any reward 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 He surely will be pleased (when he will enter Paradise). 21