The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the Night as it conceals (the light); 1 and by the day when it breaks in its glory, 2 And by oath of the One Who created the male and the female. 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 As for one who gives [to others] and fears [God], 5 And testifieth to the Good, 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 And as for him who stinteth and is heedless, 8 And rejects the best, 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 and their wealth will be of no benefit to them when they face destruction. 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 and, behold, Ours is [the dominion over] the life to come as well as [over] this earlier part [of your life]: 13 So I have warned you of a Fire which is blazing. 14 in which no one will suffer forever except the wicked ones 15 Who had denied and turned away. 16 But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it,- 17 [He] who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself 18 And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded 19 only seeking the Face of his Lord the Most High; 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21