The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By the night when it enshrouds, 1 by the day when it appears radiant, 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 surely your striving is to diverse ends. 4 As for him who gives and is godfearing 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 We shall ease the way of fortune for him. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery; 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 BEHOLD, it is indeed for Us to grace [you] with guidance; 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 Now I have warned you of a Fire that flames, 14 No one will burn in it but the most wretched, 15 who gives the lie to the truth and turns away [from it]. 16 But save him who fears 17 And gives of his wealth that he may grow in virtue, 18 and confers no favor upon anyone for recompense 19 but only to seek the good pleasure of his Lord Most High. 20 And he is going to be satisfied. 21