The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By oath of the night when it covers 1 By the day when it appeareth in glory, 2 and That which created the male and the female, 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 So he who gives (in charity) and fears (Allah), 5 and affirmed the Truth of goodness: 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 And for him who hoarded wealth and remained carefree, 8 and cries lies to the reward most fair, 9 We will make smooth for him the path for evil; 10 and his wealth shall be of no avail to him when he perishes. 11 Surely upon Us rests the guidance, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 Therefore I have warned you of a Fire blazing fiercely (Hell); 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 Who give the lie to Truth and turn their backs. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 even he who gives his wealth. to purify himself 18 And no one has done a favour to him, for which he should be compensated. 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 and the reward (of their Lord) will certainly make them happy. 21