The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 And the day when it shines in brightness, 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 your striving is indeed to different ends! 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 and believes in the truth of what is right, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 We will facilitate for him the difficult end. 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Verily We take upon Ourselves to guide, 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 13 So, I warn you of the blazing Fire. 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 and such, indeed, shall in time be well-pleased. 21