The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night when it covers the day, 1 and the day in splendour 2 and by Him Who created the male and the female: 3 Indeed, your efforts are diverse. 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 and believes in the finest, 6 for him shall We make easy the path towards [ultimate] ease. 7 But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient, 8 And gives the lie to the best,- 9 We shall facilitate for him the way to Hardship, 10 Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong (into the Pit). 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 And verify Ours is both the Hereafter and the life present. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 where none shall burn except the most wicked, 15 Who denied (the truth) and turned away. 16 Far removed from it will be the righteous 17 one who gives his wealth to become purified, 18 And no one has with him any boon for which he should be rewarded, 19 But only seeking the Countenance of his Lord the Most High. 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21