The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 and by the day when it unveils. 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Verily your endeavour is diverse. 4 Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil), 5 And affirms goodness, 6 We shall surely ease him to the Path of Easing; 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 and denied the Truth of goodness: 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 His wealth will not avail him when he falls into ruin. 11 It is indeed for Us to show the way, 12 and to Us belongs the Hereafter as well as the present world -- 13 Wherefore I have warned you of Fire flaming, 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 Who gives the lie (to the truth) and turns (his) back. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 And have in their minds 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