The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it covers 1 and by the day when it breaks in its glory, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 for him shall We make easy the path towards [ultimate] ease. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 and he belied the finest 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 And most surely Ours is the hereafter and the former. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None will [enter to] burn therein except the most wretched one. 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 And away from it shall be kept the one who guards most (against evil), 17 the Godfearing who spends his wealth to purify himself; 18 And who hath no favour from anyone to recompense. 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21