The Night (Al-Layl)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the night when it envelopeth, 1 By the Day as it appears in glory; 2 And by Who created the male and female, 3 Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends). 4 Thus, as for him who gives [to others] and is conscious of God, 5 And accepts the best, 6 Unto him therefore We shall indeed make easy the path to ease. 7 But he who does not give and is unconcerned, 8 And rejects the best, 9 We will ease him toward difficulty. 10 And his wealth will not avail him when he perishes. 11 Indeed, [incumbent] upon Us is guidance. 12 and to Us belong the hereafter and the worldly life. 13 Therefore do I warn you of a Fire blazing fiercely; 14 None shall reach it but those most unfortunate ones 15 even he who cried lies, and turned away; 16 The pious ones will be safe from this fire 17 Who gives away his wealth, purifying himself 18 not as payment for any favours that he received, 19 But only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. 20 surely, he shall be satisfied. 21