The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night, when it envelops, 1 And by oath of the day when it shines 2 and by the creation of the male and the female. 3 O men, you truly strive towards the most diverse ends! 4 We shall facilitate the path to bliss 5 and confirms the reward most fair, 6 We will pave his way to ease. 7 But for those who are niggardly, horde their wealth, 8 And disbelieveth in goodness; 9 We shall facilitate the path to affliction 10 his wealth shall not avail him when he perishes. 11 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance, 12 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). 13 I have warned you then about a raging Fire: 14 None shall roast therein but the most wretched, 15 who denied [the truth], and turned away. 16 But the righteous one will avoid it - 17 Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness). 18 and owes no favour to anyone, which is to be repaid, 19 Except as seeking (to fulfil) the purpose of his Lord Most High. 20 And he shall soon be well-pleased. 21