The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night, when it envelops, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And by Him Who created male and female; 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 As for he who gives and fears Allah 5 And accepts the best, 6 We shall facilitate for him the Way to Bliss. 7 but for him that is a miser, and sufficed, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 for him shall We make easy the path towards hardship: 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 I therefore warn you of the fire that is ablaze. 14 Which only the most wretched must endure, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 But save him who fears 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 He verily will be content. 21