The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 and the day as it rises bright! 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And accepts the best, 6 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). 7 But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need 8 and he belied the finest 9 Unto him therefore We shall Indeed make easy the path to hardship. 10 When he falls (into Hell), his wealth will not help him. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 none shall enter it but the most wicked, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 But the God-fearing shall be kept away from it, 17 who spend for the cause of God and purify themselves. 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21