The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the night enshrouding 1 And the day when it shines in all its glory, 2 By (the mystery of) the creation of male and female;- 3 Indeed your efforts differ. 4 Yet he who gives to others and has fear, 5 for those who spend for the cause of God, 6 Surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. 7 But as for one who is miserly and unheeding, 8 And who belieth the Good, 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction). 11 Surely it is for Us to show the Right Way, 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 I have now warned you of a Blazing Fire, 14 None shall enter it save the most wretched, 15 who belied and turned away, 16 And Al-Muttaqun (the pious and righteous - see V. 2:2) will be far removed from it (Hell). 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 not as payment for favours received, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 and before long he will be well satisfied. 21