The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night as it veils [the earth] in darkness, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And Him who created the male and 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 will facilitate for him the easy end. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 So We will very soon provide him hardship. 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Surely, in Our hands is guidance, 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 13 Therefore I warn you of the fire that flames: 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 Who belieth and turneth away. 16 And Al-Muttaqun (the pious and righteous - see V. 2:2) will be far removed from it (Hell). 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And have in his mind no favour from anyone for which a reward is expected in return, 19 Other than seeking the glory of his Lord, most high, 20 He verily will be content. 21