The Night (Al-Layl)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
By the night enshrouding 1 and by the day when it unveils. 2 By Him Who hath created the male and the female, 3 surely your strivings are divergent. 4 As for him who gave out his wealth (for Allah's sake) and abstained (from disobeying Him), 5 And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best,- 6 for him shall We make easy the path towards [ultimate] ease. 7 But as for him who is a miser, and self-sufficient, 8 and have no faith in receiving any reward (from God). 9 We shall surely ease him to the Hardship; 10 nor will his wealth profit him when he falls [into the pit]. 11 Indeed, Guidance is Ours, 12 and to Us belong the Last and the First. 13 I have warned you about the fierce blazing fire 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 He who denieth and turneth away. 16 One who fears God shall be kept away from it -- 17 He who gives his wealth to be purified, 18 and confers no favour on any man for recompense, 19 He desires only to please his Lord, the Supreme. 20 He will surely be well-pleased (with him). 21