The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 and believes in the truth of the ultimate good 6 observe piety, and believe in receiving rewards from God. 7 And as for him who is niggardly and considers himself free from need (of Allah), 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 And what will his wealth avail him when he falls? 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first [life]. 13 I have now warned you of a Blazing Fire, 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 Those who spend their wealth for increase in self-purification, 18 They do not expect any reward 19 Except only the desire to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most High; 20 He verily will be content. 21