The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night as it envelops; 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Verily, [O men,] you aim at most divergent ends! 4 Then as for him who giveths and feareth Him. 5 And believes in Al-Husna. 6 So We will very soon provide him ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We will facilitate for him the difficult end. 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And lo! unto Us belong the latter portion and the former. 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 And avoid it shall the most pious, 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 And none hath with him any favour for reward, 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 and he shall surely be satisfied. 21